Milou
Dutch · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Milou
Milou is a French diminutive of the name Émile, derived from the Latin name Aemilius, meaning "rival" or "eager." The name comes from the Indo-European root *aim-, relating to effort or striving.
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Etymology
Milou is a French diminutive of the name Émile, derived from the Latin name Aemilius, meaning "rival" or "eager." The name comes from the Indo-European root *aim-, relating to effort or striving.
Milou is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and gained particular recognition through Tintin's white dog companion in Hergé's comic series "The Adventures of Tintin" (1929 onward), making it culturally significant in European popular culture rather than in religious traditions.
Milou currently ranks #14,754 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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