English · Girl name
Millie
“diminutive of Millicent or Mildred”
About the name Millie
Millie is an English diminutive form most commonly derived from names such as Millicent and Mildred. Millicent comes from the Old French Melisende, ultimately from the Germanic elements meaning ‘work’ and ‘strength,’ while Mildred is from Old English meaning ‘gentle strength.’ As a diminutive, Millie does not have an independent meaning but is used affectionately as a short form. Millie Bobby Brown, a British actress, is a well-known contemporary bearer of this name.
- Meaning
- diminutive of Millicent or Mildred
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MIL-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Millie
- Millie Jane
- Millie Rose
- Millie Claire
- Millie Mae
- Millie Ann
Questions about Millie
- What does Millie mean?
- Millie is an English name meaning "diminutive of Millicent or Mildred".
- How do you pronounce Millie?
- Millie is pronounced MIL-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Millie?
- Variants of Millie include Milly.
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