MILLICENT  

Gender: F
Origin: German
Meaning: "strong in work"

Combining the mild and the innocent, this sweet and feminine name is worthy of a comeback, in the mode of Madeline and Cecilia. Its original, also attractive form is Melisende.

Variations:
Mellisent, Lissa, Milzie, Milissent, Melly, Millie, Missy, Milliestone, Millisent, Missie, Milly, Melicent, Mellie, Milisent, Meliscent, Mel

International Variations:
Mellicent, Melusine, Milicent, Mélisande (French) Melisenda (Spanish)

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Millicent is being discussed in our message boards:

• nicknames
• Please help- M girl names!
• Names we like but can't use... what do you suggest?
• Does this work as a nn?
• New to Nameberry - Need Help

Read Nameberry blog posts about Millicent:

• HARRY POTTER NAMES: Beyond Harry & Hermione
• ROMANCING THE NAME: MELISSA TO MELISANDE
• NAMEBERRY MAKEOVER: Renovating the Top Ten Girls' Names
• NEW ROUTES TO OLD NICKNAMES