Meaning & Origin
A female given name from the Germanic languages used since the Middle Ages.
Millicent is a girl's baby name of Germanic origin, from the Old High German name Amalasuintha, later rendered as Melisende in Old French, meaning 'strong in work' or 'strength and labor.' It was popular in medieval England and carried by crusader queens, including Melisende, Queen of Jerusalem.
Millicent peaked in the U.S. in the early 1900s and now sits at the edge of a gentle revival — parents drawn to Downton Abbey-era grandeur are rediscovering it. With nearly 12,000 U.S. births recorded, it offers the cheerful nickname Millie alongside its regal full form.