Millicent

English

Etymology

From the Old French Melisende, from Old High German Amalasuntha, Amalaswintha, from the Germanic roots amal (“work”) + swinth (“strength”).

Pronunciation

• (RP) enPR: mĭʹlĭsənt, IPA: /ˈmɪlɪsənt/, X-SAMPA: /"mIlIs@nt/

Proper noun

Millicent

1. A female given name used since the Middle Ages.

Derived terms

• Millie (diminutive)