Millicent
Millicent: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪlɪsənt/
Meaning and origin of Millicent
Root meaning: “hard work”
- A female given name from the Germanic languages used since the Middle Ages.
Etymology
From the Old French Melisende, from Old High German Amalasuntha, Amalaswintha, from the Proto-Germanic roots *amalą (“hard work”) + *swinþaz (“strong”).
How popular is Millicent?
Since 1880, 11,825 girls in the U.S. have been named Millicent. Its highest rank for girls was #435 in 1927. In 2025, 103 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Millicent FAQ
What does the name Millicent mean?
Millicent traces back to a root meaning "hard work". A female given name from the Germanic languages used since the Middle Ages. From the Old French Melisende, from Old High German Amalasuntha, Amalaswintha, from the Proto-Germanic roots *amalą (“hard work”) + *swinþaz (“strong”).
What is the origin of the name Millicent?
Millicent is listed as a name of Germanic languages used since the Middle origin.
How popular is the name Millicent?
Since 1880, 11,825 girls in the U.S. have been named Millicent. Its highest rank for girls was #435 in 1927. In 2025, 103 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Millicent a boy or girl name?
Millicent is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,825 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.