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Mille

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Pronounced MIL-uh /ˈmɪl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian (especially Danish and Norwegian) short form of Emilie, Camilla, or Mille-style names; also read as a variant of Millie. The exact parent varies; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet Scandinavian short form: Mille trims Emilie or Camilla (said 'MIL-uh'). Charming and rare.
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Origin MediumScandinavian, Danish
MeaningA Scandinavian (especially Danish and Norwegian) short form of Emilie, Camilla, or Mille-style names; also read as a variant of Millie. The exact parent varies; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#16492 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420092025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mille is a Scandinavian short form of Emilie, Camilla, or similar names, popular in Denmark and Norway. Sweet and compact, its precise parent varies, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'MIL-uh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Scandinavian-heritage families. Rare, sweet, and Nordic.

Did you know? Mille is a Danish and Norwegian short form of Emilie or Camilla — a charming Scandinavian nickname-name, its exact parent uncertain, which we note (said 'MIL-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Mille — Scandinavian short form of Emilie/Camilla; route uncertain

Variations

MillieMilaMilla

Nicknames

MilMilly

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If you like Mille…

Millie— a like short form and sound cousin
Milla— a like Scandinavian short name
Camilla— a parent name Mille can shorten
Emilie— a parent name Mille can shorten

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mille mean?

Mille is a Scandinavian short form of Emilie or Camilla; the exact parent varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mille?

It's said MIL-uh /ˈmɪl.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mille a boy or girl name?

Mille is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mille?

Mille is a rare name in the U.S.

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