Millie
Meaning of Millie
The name Millie, pronounced as MIL-ee (/ˈmɪl.i/), is a charming and timeless choice for a baby girl. Originating from the diminutive forms of names like Mildred and Millicent, Millie has roots in English-speaking countries and carries connotations of sweetness and friendliness. The name has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years but has experienced a notable resurgence in recent decades. In 2023, it ranked 102nd with 2,559 occurrences, reflecting its growing appeal among new parents. Often associated with warmth and kindness, Millie also brings to mind vintage elegance and simplicity. The variation "Milly" offers an alternative spelling while maintaining the same endearing quality. Whether chosen for its historical charm or modern-day trendiness, Millie is a delightful name that continues to capture hearts across generations.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MIL-ee (/ˈmɪl.i/)
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Notable People Named Millie
| Millie Bobby Brown is a British actress known for her role as Eleven in the Netflix series Stranger Things, and has also appeared in Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Enola Holmes. |
| Millie Perkins is a retired American actress and model, best known for her debut role as Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) and supporting roles in Western films. |
| Millie Brown is an English performance artist known for her work involving vomiting, rising to fame through collaborations with Lady Gaga and as a founding member of the !WOWOW! Collective. |
| Millie Brady - Camilla Eve Brady is an English actress and model, recognized for her roles in The Last Kingdom, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and the Apple TV+ series Surface. |
| Millie and Christine McKoy were African-American conjoined twins who overcame adversity to become renowned entertainers, known for their stage names "The United African Twins" and "The Eighth Wonder of the World". |
| Millie Dunn Veasey was an American veteran who served in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) from 1942 to 1945. |
| Millie Bailey - Vivian Mildred Bailey was an influential American World War II veteran, civil servant, and volunteer who broke barriers as one of the first African American officers in the Women's Army Corps and later served as a division director in the Social Security Administration. |
| Millie Lovelock - Millicent Ellen Lovelock, known as Repulsive Woman, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from New Zealand, who won the Taite Music Prize for Best Independent Debut for her album "Relief" in 2020. |
| Millie Gibson - Amelia Eve Gibson is an English actress known for her roles in Doctor Who and Coronation Street, winning the British Soap Award for Best Young Performer in 2022. |
| Millie Mai McKenzie, also known as Emilia McKenzie, is a prominent English professional wrestler who has made a name for herself in WWE's NXT UK brand and various other wrestling promotions. |
| Millie Tunnell, born into slavery in Virginia, gained notoriety for her sharp memory, smoking a corncob pipe, and being able to thread a sewing needle without eyeglasses at 110 years old. |
| Millie Chen is a Taiwanese-born Canadian artist, educator, and writer, currently serving as a professor in the Department of Art at the University at Buffalo in New York. |
| Millie Corretjer is a Puerto Rican singer and actress, known for her marriage to former professional boxer Oscar De La Hoya and as the granddaughter of influential poet Juan Antonio Corretjer. |
| Millie Gertrude Peacock, Lady Peacock, was the first woman elected to the Parliament of Victoria and served a single term after winning a by-election to replace her husband. |
| Millie Munro is a former Silver Ferns netball player who represented New Zealand in 41 international matches and competed in the 1975 and 1979 world championships. |
