I'm instantly reminded of Professor McGonagall (good association) and of the word
nerve (not so good of an association), which kind of makes the name look like "my nerve!" Because of the latter, I would personally prefer to put the name in the middle name slot. But as far as names go,
Minerva isn't bad at all, especially when you look at all the atrocities out there today. So if you like the name, definitely go for it! :)
Some middle name suggestions for
Minerva as a first name:
Minerva AmbrosiaMinerva ApolloniaMinerva Auxiliatrix (see
https://www.behindthename.com/name/auxiliatrix/submitted)
Minerva BeatriceMinerva EvangelineMinerva Florentina (or
Florentine)
Minerva MarigoldMinerva Minadora (if you're into a bit of alliteration - also, see
https://www.behindthename.com/name/minadora/submitted)
Minerva PhilomenaMinerva Salvatrix
"It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society." ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986)