Milly

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Milly means "hardworking," "strong in work," or "brave strength."
Pronunciation
MIL-ee
MIL-ee(English)
Popularity
Milly is a moderately popular name worldwide, ranking among the top 1000 names in many countries. In the United States, it has been gaining popularity steadily since the 1990s, with the name reaching its peak in 2012 when it ranked #496 in popularity.

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Cartoon of Milly

Milly Name meanings & History

Milly is a variant of the name Millicent, which is of Old French and Germanic origin. Millicent is derived from the two elements "milli," meaning "hardy or strong," and "sanc," meaning "brave or true.". Milly means "hardworking," "strong in work," or "brave strength.". Diminutive of Emilie, Mildred and other names containing the same sound. Milly is a versatile name that can suit many different personality types. It is a great name for a strong, independent girl, as well as for a sweet and gentle one. The name Milly also has a playful and quirky aspect that makes it a great choice for a baby girl.

Zodiac Sign of Milly: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Milly:

M: Mother,Manipulative,Memory,Maternal,Mushy,Mommy,Memorabilia

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

L: Lazy,Legal,Languid,Lover,Liaison,Luscious,Lovely

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Milly is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous Millys include Milly Dowler, a British schoolgirl who was murdered in 2002, and Milly Bobby Brown, an English actress known for her role in the Netflix series Stranger Things.

2.) Milly (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) familiar forms of Amelia, Camille, Emily, Kamila, Melissa, Mildred, Millicent.

Other Forms: Milee, Milei, Mileigh, Miley, Mili, Milie, Millee, Millei, Milleigh, Milley, Milli, Mylee, Mylei, Myleigh, Myli, Mylie, Myllee, Myllei, Mylleigh, Mylley, Mylli, Myllie, Mylly, Myly


3.) Milly (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Milly is a diminutive of the names Millicent or Mildred, which both mean "gentle strength". It can also be a variation of the name Amelia, which means "industrious" or "hardworking".


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Cartoon of Milly

Description: Milly is a diminutive of the names Millicent or Mildred, which both mean "gentle strength". It can also be a variation of the name Amelia, which means "industrious" or "hardworking". Diminutive of Melissa. Milly is a popular name choice for baby girls and is often seen as a middle name or a nickname for longer names like Millicent or Mildred.

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Milly, including American actress Milly Vitale, Australian Paralympic athlete Milly Tapper, and British fashion stylist Milly Gattegno.

Related Names to Milly

Millicent, Mildred, Amelia, Camille, Emily, Lillian, Lily