Hi bossey wifeyI have seen Mynot as a christian name whilst carrying out research. Although not researching the Milton family, I have a Mynot Milton born 1804 connected to my tree. Mynots family were from Farnham, Essex.RegardsMartin
If you just put Mynot* in to the 1851 census search it comes up with 16 people with that Christian name.Predominantly Essex, some Hertfordshire and elsewhereWouldnt be surprised if they are all related - maybe a surname from some generations back that has been carried forward.
Recorded in many spelling forms all quite rare and including: Mignot, Minet, Mynett and Mynott, this is an English surname, but of pre-medieval French origins. Probably introduced by the Normans after the invasion of 1066, it is derived from the word 'mignot', meaning dainty. As such it was originally either a baptismal name of endearment, or later a nickname surname. Humour in the Middle Ages was very robust, and many nicknames, most of which were given to males, were the reverse of the literal meaning. Hence in the famous fables of Robin Hood, the second in command of the outlaws was one "Little John", was so named because he was the largest of the band!