Milly
Fact sheet
- Name
- Milly
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Milly is an English diminutive of the name Emilie or Emilia, which has its origin in the name Aemilius.
What does the name Milly mean?
Milly serves as the English diminutive of Emilie and Emilia, which trace back to Aemilius. The Aemilii belonged to a prominent patrician family in ancient Rome. The names carry meanings such as 'the imitator', 'the rival', 'the brave', or 'the one from the Aemilii lineage'. The origin lies in the Latin term Æmŭlus or aemulus, which means 'eager', 'keen', 'to imitate', 'to compete', or 'to rival'. Additionally, Milly is also used as a diminutive of Camilla, Ludmilla, or Mildred and Millicent. Other variants include Milja, Milia, Mille, Mily, Milie, Mili, Milli, and Millie.
Where does the name Milly come from?
Milly is a female first name with Latin roots and means 'the imitator'. The Latin expression Æmŭlus or aemulus stands for 'eager', 'keen', 'to imitate', 'to compete', and 'to rival'. The language is English.
How do you pronounce Milly?
The sound and pronunciation of Milly is bright, friendly, and playful. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'MI-li' [ˈmɪli], with short, clear vowels defining the tone. The double L structure provides a gentle, rolling transition to the second syllable, leaving a lively, soft, and carefree impression.
When is the name day of Milly?
The name days for Milly are March 10 and May 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Milly is a common first name and currently ranks 3,210th in the list of the most popular female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2008, reaching 933rd place. In the last ten years, Milly has been given as a first name about 160 times, placing it 1,852nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,936th.
Nicknames & pet names
Chilly / Lily / Mil / Mille / Millschen
Similar first names
Famous people
- Milly Carlucci (actress from Italy)
- Milly Childers (British artist)
- Milly Dabbraccio (actress from Italy)
- Milly Durrant (football player from Great Britain)
- Milly Johnson (author from England)
- Milly Mathis (actress from France)
- Milly Reuter (German athlete)
- Milly Rosso (actress and singer)
- Milly Scott (actress from the Netherlands)
- Milly Steger (sculptor from Germany)
- Milly Vitale (Italian actress)
- Milly White (wife of football player Ben White)
- Milly Witkop (English author)
Frequently asked questions about the name Milly
What is the origin of the name Milly?
Milly has Latin roots and is considered a diminutive of Emilie and Emilia. The name traces back to the Latin word Æmŭlus and means 'the imitator'.
What does the name Milly mean?
The name Milly carries meanings such as 'eager', 'keen', 'to imitate', 'to compete', and 'to rival'.
How popular is the name Milly?
Milly enjoys growing popularity in many countries and is often perceived as a modern, fresh first name.