Millie

Meaning of Millie

Millie is often a shortened version of names like Mildred, Millicent, or Camilla. It generally means "gentle strength" or "strong worker."

Millie has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Millie

Millie is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #73 in 2025 from #863 in 2009.

Notable people named Millie

• Millie Bobby Brown
  Actress, Stranger Things star
• Millie Davis
  Canadian actress
• Millie Corretjer
  Puerto Rican singer
• Millie Hughes-Fulford
  American astronaut
• Millie Small
  Jamaican singer

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Questions about the name Millie

What does the name Millie mean?

Millie means millie is often a shortened version of names like mildred, millicent, or camilla. it generally means "gentle strength" or "strong worker.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Millie a boy's or a girl's name?

Millie is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Millie?

In 2025, Millie ranked #73 for girls, up from #86 the year before.

When was Millie most popular?

Millie peaked at #73 in 2025.