Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Milo

Milo is the root name of Miles. The Norman French and English used Miles from the old Germanic Milo, which was also the Latinized form of Miles used in medieval documents. The name is most commonly associated with the Latin word “miles” meaning "soldier", although others might argue it comes from the Slavic component “mil” meaning "gracious". One notable name bearer was Milo of Croton, an ancient Roman wrestler from southern Italy whose career was unsurpassed. Milo won almost every major athletic contest of his time (6th century BC) at the popular festivals held in ancient Greece (such as the Olympics), and he was also known for his military triumphs during the battles of the early Roman Republic. Is great strength and power was so legendary it was said that he could carry a bull over his shoulders or pop-off his headband simply by applying pressure to his veins. Even Shakespeare mentioned the “bull-bearing Milo" in his play Troilus and Cressida, and Catherine Earnshaw says to Heathcliff in Emily Brontë’s great love story Wuthering Heights "Who is to separate us, pray? They'll meet the fate of Milo!" Milo’s fate, by the way, was not too pretty. As he attempted to tear apart a tree, his hand got stuck and a pack of wolves apparently attacked and devoured him. Nevertheless, Milo is remembered as a Roman character of almost unbelievable strength. Milo was a name the English-speaking world began to use in the 19th century. Today, it is most popular in Sweden, but also ranks semi-well in France and Holland.

All About the Baby Name – Milo

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME MILO

The Master Number Twenty-Two combines the traits of Twos and Fours into a powerful force. The references to The Master Builder and "large undertakings" serve to underscore the massive potential of this personality. They are extremely capable and therefore almost always successful. Twenty-Twos are courageous leaders, innovative thinkers, extremely wise and highly organized. As such, they are able to manifest something of major importance that will have a lasting impact on this world. Master Numbers carry with them a great sense of responsibility, so it can be a burden. However, Twenty-Twos are executors and action-takers. Further, this personality exhibits traits of the Twos, which brings sensitivity, spirituality and harmony, so their endeavors are likely to benefit mankind in some capacity.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME MILO

Milo has been on the U.S. male naming charts since the late 1800s. Back at the turn of the 20hth century, Milo was a name moderately ranked. As the decades progressed into last century, the name would deteriorate on the charts so that by the 1960s, this was a name no longer in use. Milo went into hibernation for about 40 straight years until re-emerging right at the turn of the 21st century in 2001. Since that time, Milo has shown only upwards momentum on the popularity charts. Today, the name Milo is used with low-moderation which makes it a very original and underused name. The ancient Olympic wrestler gives this name a masculine, athletic edge; but there is also something artistic and genteel about Milo. It’s a name that works well for little boys and ages nicely into adulthood. It’s also a thoughtful alternative to the more popular Miles and Myles. The fact that the popular actresses Liv Tyler and Alyssa Milano both used Milo for their boys added modern-day currency to the name. We expect this unique name to keep ‘soldiering’ on up the charts.

Quick Facts

ON MILO

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

German

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

314

PRONUNCIATION:

MY-lo

SIMPLE MEANING:

Soldier

Characteristics

OF MILO

The Master Builder

Leader

Large Undertakings

Confidence

Discipline

Organization

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Milo

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME MILO

Milo Minderbinder is one of the main characters in Joseph Heller’s 1961 World War II novel Catch-22. He is the army squadron mess officer who is obsessed with profiteering through the black market. In his single-minded zeal for the almighty dollar, he eventually betrays his country and bombs his own squadron as part of a deal he has made with the Germans. By turns ingenuous and sinister, Milo is less of a person than an abstraction – a damning satirical representation of capitalism gone mad.

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME MILO

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Milo


Popular Songs

ON MILO

Venus De Milo
a song by Prince

Milo 7
a song by The Velvet Teen

Milo
a song by Bowling For Soup

Famous People

NAMED MILO

Milo of Croton (ancient Italian wrestler)
Milo Ventimiglia (actor)
Milo Allison (baseball player)
Milo Candini (baseball player)
Milo Komenich (basketball player)

Children of Famous People

NAMED MILO

Liv Tyler;

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME MILO

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Milo