Millicent or Milicent is a female given name that has been in use since the Middle Ages. The English form Millicent derives from the Old French Melisende, from the Germanic amal "work" and swinth "strength".

What does the name Millicent stand for?

a female given name: from Germanic words meaning “work” and “strong.”

Is Millicent a popular name?

It has been estimated that Millicent was within the forty most popular feminine names (#37) from 1590 to 1599*. Millicent's popularity grew increasingly in the 19th century to become a Victorian favourite. ... In 1996 the name ranked #448 with 66 births. It peaked in 1998 at #273 when 143 girls were given the name.