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Millvina
OriginEnglish, variation of Melvina
Meaning"chieftain, bad town"
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About Millvina
A rare name with a distinctive sound, Millvina is associated with Millvina Dean who was the last survivor of the Titanic before her death in 2009. She was also the youngest person on-board the ship and became known as the Titanic's miracle baby during the rescue. While her birthname was Eliza Gladys Milvina, she was known as Millvina with the double L.
Millvina is possibly a variation of Melvina or Melivinia, feminine forms of Melvin, meaning "chieftain, ruler" or "bad town" depending on whether it is interpreted as a form of the Welsh Meilyr or the French Melville.
Pronounced mil-VEE-nuh.
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