Milli
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- Name
- Milli
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Milli is a feminine first name that is considered a diminutive of Emilie, which has its roots in Aemilius. This family played a significant role in the Roman Empire as an influential patrician.
What does the name Milli mean?
The name Milli, as a diminutive of Emilie, is derived from Aemilius. The Aemilii were a prominent patrician family in the Roman Empire. Translated, the name means 'the Eager', 'the Imitative', 'the Brave', or 'the one from the Aemilius lineage'. It comes from the Latin term Æmŭlus or aemulus, which means 'eager', 'desirous', 'to emulate', 'to imitate', 'to compete', and 'to rival'. Furthermore, Milli is a diminutive form of the names Camilla or Ludmilla. Other variants include Milja, Milia, Mille, Mily, Milie, Mili, Milly, and Millie.
Where does the name Milli come from?
The origin of the name Milli is Latin, making it a feminine first name with the meaning 'the Eager'. The Latin term Æmŭlus or aemulus represents qualities such as eager, desirous, to emulate, to imitate, to compete, and to rival. The language is German.
How do you pronounce Milli?
The pronunciation of Milli is playful and melodic. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'MIL-li' [ˈmɪli], starting with a short I sound that conveys freshness. The double 'l' leads to a gentle internal compression, while the ending '-i' sounds bright and light. This makes Milli appear lively and approachable - friendly, soft, and with youthful ease.
When is the name day of Milli?
Milli celebrates her name day on March 10 and May 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Milli is one of the very popular first names. The name currently ranks 2,107th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2016, reaching 1,299th place. Over the last ten years, Milli has been given as a first name about 170 times, securing it the 1,784th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,040th.
Nicknames & pet names
Li / Lil / Lill / Mel / Mill / Millifu / Millsen / Milverle / Mimi
Famous people
- Milli (character) (character from the series 'Team Umizoomi')
Frequently asked questions about the name Milli
Where does the name Milli come from?
The name Milli has its roots in Latin and is a diminutive of Emilie, which traces back to the Roman patrician family Aemilius.
What does the name Milli mean?
Milli means among other things 'the Eager', 'the Imitative', or 'the Brave' and is associated with qualities such as zeal and rivalry.
How popular is the name Milli?
The name Milli enjoys growing popularity and is often used as a modern, charming abbreviation for longer names.