Milly

Milly is a Germanic-origin diminutive, a nickname for Mildred, Millicent, Emily, or Camilla. Millicent derives from the Old High German Amalaswinth meaning 'strong in work'; Mildred from the Old English meaning 'gentle strength.' Milly distills all of these into something soft and sweet.

Milly is the perfect diminutive — it takes several genuinely substantial names (Millicent, Mildred, Amelia) and transforms them into something that feels like a small, warm hug. Despite its gentle sound, the Germanic roots mean it actually carries connotations of strength and diligence, which is a lovely combination. Milly suits female pets with sweet, responsive personalities who are quick to come when called and always seem genuinely happy to see you. It is soft, short, and completely impossible not to love.