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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Strong worker
- Origin
- Germanic (via Old French Melisende)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MIL-ih-sent
Millicent (pronounced MIL-ih-sent) comes from Germanic roots by way of Old French Melisende, with a meaning of 'strong worker.' You may see it tied to romantic 'love' associations on some baby-name sites, but that's not supported by the etymology — the name is built from amal- ('hard work') and swinth- ('strong'), with no connection to love. It has a bold, romantic, storybook feel.
Meaning & Origin of Millicent
Meaning: Strong worker.
Origin: Germanic (via Old French Melisende).
A common claim: Millicent is sometimes given romantic 'love' associations on baby-name sites. Actually: That's not supported by the etymology — Millicent comes from Germanic roots meaning 'strong worker' (amal- 'hard work' + swinth- 'strong'), with no connection to love.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Millicent
MIL-ih-sentIPA /ˈmɪlɪsənt/
Popularity of Millicent
Millicent peaked at #435 in 1927, when 249 girls were given the name, and has since dropped to #1639 in 2024 with just 126 — a long, steady decline across the SSA's 1880-2024 records.
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FAQ
What does the name Millicent mean?
Strong worker. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Millicent?
Millicent is pronounced MIL-ih-sent (IPA: /ˈmɪlɪsənt/).
Is Millicent a popular name right now?
Millicent peaked at #435 in 1927 and is ranked #1639 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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