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The Name Millicent - Origin and Meaning of Millicent
  



The Name Millicent - Origin and Meaning of Millicent


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Millicent

Old High German

Usage of the Name Millicent

English

Meaning of the Name Millicent

The name Millicent comes from the Old French name Melisende, which is derived from the Germanic name Amalasuntha, itself derived from the Germanic elements "amal" - "work, labour" and "swinth" - "strength".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Millicent Fenwick (1910 - 1992), an American fashion editor and politician; Millicent Selsam (1912 - 1996), an American children's writer; Millicent Martin (born 1934), an English actress and singer.

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