Mylie

Mylie is a female first name that is considered an English variant of Miley. It translates to 'the Gracious', 'the Merciful', and 'the Precious'.

What does the name Mylie mean?

The name Mylie, an English form of Miley, has a deeper meaning. It stands for 'the Gracious', 'the Merciful', and 'the Precious'. The etymology traces back to the Old Slavic word mil, which encompasses terms like 'dear', 'precious', 'friendly', 'gracious', 'kind', 'compassionate', and 'merciful'. Additionally, there may be a connection to Anglo-Saxon, where the name can be interpreted as 'the Laughing One'. Here, the root refers to the Old English smerian, meaning 'to laugh at'.

Where does the name Mylie come from?

The name Mylie originates from Old Slavic and means 'the Gracious'. The etymology consists of the Old Slavic mil, which means 'dear', 'precious', 'friendly', 'gracious', 'kind', 'compassionate', and 'merciful', as well as the Old English smerian, meaning 'to laugh at'. It has both Anglo-Saxon and English roots.

How do you pronounce Mylie?

Mylie is pronounced like 'Mailey'.

When is the name day of Mylie?

The name day for Mylie is celebrated on April 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Mylie is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its highest placement was in 2010 at 1,573rd. In the last ten years, Mylie has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,405th.

Famous people

• Mylie Cyrus (singer)