Millie is a popular English given name that has been in use since the 19th century. It is a diminutive form of the name Millicent, which means "strong in work" or "industrious". Millie was most commonly used as a nickname for girls named Millicent, but it has since become a popular standalone name in its own right. The name has been consistently popular in the United States, ranking in the top 500 names for girls since the 1920s. Notable people with the name Millie include actress Millie Bobby Brown and singer Millie Jackson.
Millie rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
- Rank 170. Jasmine
- Rank 171. Ariella
- Rank 172. Ashley
- Rank 173. Andrea
- Rank 174. Millie
- Rank 175. June
- Rank 176. Khloe
- Rank 177. Callie
- Rank 178. Juliette
Nicknames for Millie
| Mills | mɪlz | Shortened version of Millie |
| Mill | mɪl | Shortened version of Millie |
| Milly | mɪli | Variant spelling of Millie |
| Mimi | miːmi | Rhyming nickname for Millie |
| Em | ɛm | Shortened version of Millie |
| Emmie | ɛmi | Variant spelling of Em |
| Mila | miːlə | Similar sounding nickname for Millie |
Famous people named Millie
| Millie Bobby Brown | Actress | Known for her role as Eleven in the Netflix series Stranger Things |
| Millie Jackson | Singer-songwriter | Known for her soul and R&B music |
| Millie Perkins | Actress | Known for her role as Anne Frank in the 1959 film The Diary of Anne Frank |
| Millie Bright | Footballer | English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chelsea and the England national team |
| Millie Elder-Holmes | Television personality | New Zealand television personality and daughter of the late broadcaster Paul Holmes |
| Millie Small | Singer | Jamaican singer known for her hit single 'My Boy Lollipop |
Fictional character called Millie from pop culture
| Millie Bobby Brown | Actress | Known for her role as Eleven in the Netflix series Stranger Things |
| Millie Harris | Character | A character from the 2006 film Zoom |
| Millie Dillmount | Character | The main character in the 1967 musical Thoroughly Modern Millie |
| Millie Jenkins | Character | A character from the 2004 film Raise Your Voice |
| Millie Kentner | Character | A character from the TV series Freaks and Geeks |
| Millie Mouse | Character | A character from the animated TV series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse |
| Millie Tant | Character | A character from the British comic Viz |
| Millie Weaver | Journalist | An American journalist and filmmaker |
Frequently Asked Questions about Millie
| What is the origin of the name Millie? | Millie is a diminutive form of the name Millicent, which is of Old German origin. |
| What does the name Millie mean? | The name Millie means 'strong in work'. |
| Is Millie a popular name? | Millie has become more popular in recent years, ranking as the 186th most popular name for girls in the United States in 2020. |
| What are some famous people named Millie? | Famous people named Millie include Millie Bobby Brown, an English actress known for her role in the TV series Stranger Things, and Millie Perkins, an American actress. |
| Is Millie a unisex name? | While Millie is traditionally a female name, it can be used as a nickname for male names such as Milton or Miller. |