Miles
Origin of the name Miles:
Derived from the Old French Milon, which is from the Old High German Milo, a name of uncertain derivation. It might be from the German mild (mild, peaceful, calm) or from the Old Slavonic root milu (merciful).
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The meaning that Lois McMaster Bujold gives for Miles (In her Miles Vorkosigan space opera series) is the "Possibly Latin" one of "soldier."
Her Miles is born on a military-mad planet and embarks on a military career despite physical handicaps of extreme shortness(4'9") and weak bones which are due to a pre-natal poison gas exposure.Great character, great series, read it if you like any science fiction.- Personal experiences with the name Miles: | Edit
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Milesy (for a little boy!)
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Milos (Italian)- Meanings and history of the name Miles: | Edit
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Miles Standish, Military Captain of the American colonies.
Miles Davis, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer.- Miles in song, story & screen: | Edit
The Courtship of Miles Standish, a poem by Longfellow.
Miles Raymond, main character in the movie Sideways.
Lord Miles Naismith Vorkosigan/alias Admiral Miles Naismith, the lead character of Lois McMaster Bujold's space opera series
Miles is the possibly innocent, possibly demonic, absolutely scary little boy in Henry James's novella, "The Turn of the Screw"
Miles Tuck, character in Tuck Everlasting, a novel by Natalie Babbitt
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Global Popularity of the Name Miles
- #167 in United States
- #201 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #278 in Canada (Alberta)
- #345 in Scotland
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