Millicent - girls name

Millicent name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 88%

Millicent name meaning:

The name Millicent is of English origin and it has a rich history. Derived from the Old French name Melisende, Millicent has several possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it comes from the Germanic elements "milli" which means "strong" or "brave" and "sind" which means "path" or "journey". Therefore, Millicent can be understood as "strong in journey" or "brave traveler". Another possible meaning is "work" or "labor".

Millicent is a name that has been used for centuries and carries a sense of strength and resilience. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and was associated with powerful women. In modern times, Millicent has become less common but it still retains its elegant and timeless charm. It is a name that exudes confidence, independence, and determination - qualities that are often associated with successful women. Millicent is a name that symbolizes the strength and bravery of a young girl as she embarks on her own journey, ready to face the challenges and triumphs that life brings.

Origin: German

Strong work.

Categories

Victorian names

Related names

Millicent , Melicent, Melisande

Other girls names beginning with M

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 674 out of 5581

57 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -159
  • 5yrs

    -8
  • 1yr

    198

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1010)

Historical popularity of Millicent

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