Talk:Minuette/Gallery/@comment-4982565-20120412215030/@comment-2170890-20120413000124

Because the background ponies are notable enough, due to their design, that most Bronies decide that they need names, and will use them in fanfictions and fanart if need be. A vote is carried out, and the name with most votes wins. Minuette was named Colgate by the voters before the toyline came up with the name Minuette.

However, some bronies liked "Colgate" better, so they stuck with that. It's not too bad that they do, as technically speaking Minuette isn't official either as it hasn't been used in the show, but the toys are more offiicals than what the fans call them, so until she is given a name in the show, she is "Minuette" on this wikia, but you are allowed to call her whatever you like elsewhere until she is named in the show.