Millie

American

[mil-ee] / ˈmɪl i /

noun

a female given name, form of Millicent or Mildred.

millie British

/ ˈmɪlɪ /

noun

informal a young working-class woman who dresses in casual sports clothes

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Etymology

Origin of millie

perhaps from mill worker

Example Sentences

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In 1969, the family moved to New Orleans, where his wife, Millie, had grown up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“All of these things have evolved,” said Millie Carrasquillo, a Hispanic media consultant and former Telemundo research senior vice president.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

"Villa USA was the best experience for me and I found this one," Millie told host Maya in the final.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Rather, she’s snared Millie in a trap while desperately trying to wriggle free from one herself.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Mitch follows me out to the dance floor where I find Millie and her date, Malik.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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