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

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Millie

They have also made money on the sales of Millie Turner and Lisa Naalsund to Birmingham City - both sold for a six-figure sum.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Millie Bobby Brown, who also appeared in “Godzilla vs. Kong,” was among those who shared tributes to Hottle following the news of her death.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Millie, 11, & Benny, 11, described The Hay Wain as "fascinating"

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

After a talent scout visited Millie Bobby Brown’s acting class in Orlando, Fla., her family moved across the country to Los Angeles to see if she would make it in Hollywood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

Only Millie could turn a livestock market into a pageant-worthy headpiece.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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