Millie

At a Glance: Name: Millie – Meaning: pet form of Mildred ('gentle strength'), Amelia ('work'), or Millicent ('strong worker') – Origin: English (diminutive form) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MIL-ee

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Millie (MIL-ee) is a bold, classic English name for a girl, a pet form that can stand in for Mildred ('gentle strength'), Amelia ('work'), or Millicent ('strong worker'). It reads as friendly and short, yet it carries the weight of the fuller names behind it.

Meaning & Origin of Millie

Meaning: Pet form of mildred ('gentle strength'), amelia ('work'), or millicent ('strong worker').

Origin: English (diminutive form).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Millie

Phonetic: MIL-ee   IPA: /ˈmɪli/

Popularity of Millie

Millie ranks #86 in the U.S. in 2024, with 2,910 babies given the name that year. That is also its highest rank in the Social Security records, which go back to 1880.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Millie mean?

Pet form of mildred (‘gentle strength’), amelia (‘work’), or millicent (‘strong worker’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Millie)

How do you pronounce Millie?

Millie is pronounced MIL-ee (IPA: /ˈmɪli/).

Is Millie a popular name right now?

Millie is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #86 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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