Milo
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Origin of the name Milo:
Of Germanic origin, Milo is of uncertain derivation. It might be derived from the German mild (mild, peaceful, calm), which is from the Old German root milan (to mill, beat, crush, or rub until fine or tender). Alternatively, it might be from the Old Slavonic root milu (merciful).
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- Comments and insights on the name Milo: | Edit
I love the stylish and handsome name Milo. Unfortunately, I could never use the name because Milo is a popular brand of chocolate malt drink in my country, Australia, and is also sold in Malaysia, Singapore, China, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Indonesia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Africa, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Syria, Chile, Philippines, Vietnam, Colombia, and Papua New Guinea.
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I have a 5 year-old son named Milo and we are always getting compliments on his name - and even though it is so "cool" we have only run into one other Milo at a friend's birthday. We like its balance of familiarity (as in it feels familiar) and uniqueness.
- Nicknames for Milo: | Edit
Miles, My, Mo
- Meanings and history of the name Milo: | Edit
Milo means "apple" in Greek
- Famous real-life people named Milo: | Edit
Titus Annius Milo- Ancient Roman politician and gangster
Milo of Croton - Ancient Greek athlete
Milo Aukerman - American musician & biochemist
Milo Ventimiglia - American actor
Milo Đukanović - Montenegrin Prime Minister & President
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Son of Alyssa Milano- Milo in song, story & screen: | Edit
Milo is the central character in the book "The Phantom Tollbooth."
Milo the cat is one of the title characters in the film "Milo and Otis."
Lieutenant Milo Minderbinder is a central character in Joseph Heller's "Catch 22."
Milo Rambaldi is a character in the television series "Alias."
Professor Milo is one of Batman's enemies in the DC Comic universe.
Milo Pressman is a minor character in the television series "24."
Milo James Thatch is the central character in the Disney movie "Atlantis: The Lost Empire."
Milo is a character in the BBC's Cbeebies children's television programme, "The Tweenies."
Milo Bloom is a central character in Berkeley Breathed's comic strip "Bloom County."
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Global Popularity of the Name Milo
- #87 in Sweden
- #222 in Scotland
- #323 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #449 in United States
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