Milly

Milly is a short form of names beginning with Mil-, most commonly Millicent or Mildred, both of Germanic origin. Millicent derives from the Old High German elements amal, associated with the Amal dynasty of the Goths, and swinth, meaning strength, while Mildred combines mild, meaning gentle, with thryth, meaning strength. Milly has been used as an independent given name primarily in English-speaking countries and Scandinavia. Related forms include Millie, Millicent, Mildred, and Mille.