The baby name Milicent is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪlɪsənt/ (MIL-ih-sent).
Milicent is French in Origin.
The baby name Milicent is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪlɪsənt/ (MIL-ih-sent).
Milicent is French in Origin.
Milicent is a streamlined medieval form of Millicent, ultimately from Old French Melisende, built on the Germanic elements amal “work, vigor” + swinth “strong.” The name conveys the sense of “strong in work,” suggesting diligence, capability, and steadfast energy.
Brought to England with the Normans, the name appears in 12th–13th‑century rolls as Milisent/Milesent and later standardized as Millicent. It faded after the Middle Ages but enjoyed a tasteful Victorian revival; today the single‑l Milicent remains the rarer spelling, lending a distinctive, antique flavor. Related and cognate forms include Millicent (English standard), Melisende and Mélisande (French), and Melisenda (Spanish/Italian). Documented medieval variants include Milisent, Milesent, and Millisent. Common short forms are Millie and Milly. Overall, Milicent offers a historically rooted choice with a crisp silhouette and a meaning that emphasizes industrious strength.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #240 | 9 | 5,396 | |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #301 | 24 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #751 | 36 | 15,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Girls | 2019 | #908 | 5 | 8,965 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,023 | 119 | 25,928 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
Milicent is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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