'budget-minded' originates from the combination of 'budget,' which comes from the Old French word 'bougette,' meaning 'small bag,' and 'minded,' which is derived from the Old English 'myndian,' meaning 'to remember or intend.'

'budget' evolved from the Old French 'bougette' to the modern English 'budget,' and 'minded' from Old English 'myndian' to 'minded.'

Initially, 'budget' referred to a 'small bag,' but over time it evolved to mean 'a financial plan,' and 'minded' retained its meaning of 'having a particular focus or intention.'