Milly
MIL-ee
Girl · English
Meaning: Gentle strength; industrious
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Millie
Girl · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Gentle strength, gracious
- Pronunciation
- MIL-ee
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Common in United Kingdom (2022)
Diminutive of Mildred or Millicent, from Old English 'mild' (gentle).
Popularity: UK ONS, 2022
VintageClassicSoft and gentle
Languages in use: English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
MillyEnglish
Variant with a y.
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Full profileSources for this record
UK ONS, Baby Names in England and Wales (2022). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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