Milli - girls name

Milli name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 17%

Milli name meaning:

The name Milli, often considered a diminutive or affectionate form of names such as Millicent, Camilla, or Amelia, carries a charm and simplicity that has appealed to many parents looking for a name for their baby girl. The roots of these longer names vary significantly, with Millicent deriving from Old German, meaning "strength in work," Camilla from Latin, referring to a young ceremonial attendant, and Amelia from the Germanic word amal, meaning "work." Thus, the name Milli, while modern and concise, is imbued with a legacy of strength, diligence, and grace.

In essence, Milli evokes a sense of youthful energy and playfulness, yet doesn’t stray far from a heritage of resilience and hard work. It is a name that fits well in contemporary settings while still nodding respectfully to its historical and cultural depth. Parents choosing the name Milli might be attracted to its lyrical sound and its ability to stand out while remaining familiar. As with any name, the personal significance it holds for the family and the traits they hope to see embodied in their child play a crucial role in its selection.

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Related names

Milli , Melicent, Melisande

Other girls names beginning with M

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 4634 out of 5581

4 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -1998
  • 5yrs

    -1668
  • 1yr

    859

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1010)

Historical popularity of Milli

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