Meaning, pronunciation, and vibe

Millie

Girl

English · English: /ˈmɪl.i/

Millie has the warmth of an affectionate short form and a softly vintage feel, with more than one route behind its meaning.

Origin

English

Pronunciation

English: /ˈmɪl.i/

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Depends on the longer name; through Mildred, “gentle strength”.

Millie is an English feminine name with roots as an affectionate short form, notably of Mildred and Millicent. It therefore has no single meaning that fits every family’s choice. Through Mildred it connects to the Old English elements “gentle” and “strength”. Pronounced /ˈmɪl.i/ in English, Millie moves from a soft m through a flowing l to a bright ee ending. It can feel warm, informal and gently vintage. As a given name in its own right, it keeps that familiar sound without requiring a longer form. When chosen to honour a Mildred or Millicent, the particular family connection adds its own layer of meaning.

Etymology: An English affectionate short form of names including Mildred and Millicent, which have distinct older histories.

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Name popularity

Latest year: 2025

  • Girls

    Rank73

  • Boys

    RankNot reported

Millie: Annual name popularity · United States · Girls / Boys · Rank · 2006–2025Girls / Boys: rank over time. Lower numbers indicate higher popularity. Gaps mean no reported rank.16,71613,430Girls · 2006: Rank 1,593Girls · 2007: Rank 1,528Girls · 2008: Rank 1,013Girls · 2009: Rank 861Girls · 2010: Rank 861Girls · 2011: Rank 812Girls · 2012: Rank 723Girls · 2013: Rank 592Girls · 2014: Rank 507Girls · 2015: Rank 469Girls · 2016: Rank 434Girls · 2017: Rank 353Girls · 2018: Rank 304Girls · 2019: Rank 240Girls · 2020: Rank 190Girls · 2021: Rank 173Girls · 2022: Rank 128Girls · 2023: Rank 105Girls · 2024: Rank 87Girls · 2025: Rank 73Boys · 2021: Rank 13,43020062025
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SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.

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Origins, variants & nicknames
Names derived from English words or name forms.

Origin

English