noun

Millie

MIH-lee

Millie (noun) means a nickname or given name, short for Mildred, Millicent, Emily, Amelia, or Camilla. Example: “Everyone at school just calls her Millie.”

noun

A nickname or given name, short for Mildred, Millicent, Emily, Amelia, or Camilla.

"Everyone at school just calls her Millie."

How to Use Millie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA friendly short form used instead of a longer name such as Mildred or Amelia.

Word Forms

millies plural

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Etymology

A clipped, affectionate form of longer names like Mildred or Millicent, with the diminutive ending "-ie" added.

Rhymes for Millie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Millie” mean?

The word “Millie” means a nickname or given name, short for Mildred, Millicent, Emily, Amelia, or Camilla. In plain terms, a friendly short form used instead of a longer name such as Mildred or Amelia.

How do you pronounce “Millie”?

“Millie” is pronounced MIH-lee (/ˈmɪliː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Millie” in a sentence?

Here is “Millie” used in a sentence: “Everyone at school just calls her Millie.”

What part of speech is “Millie”?

“Millie” is a noun.