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BoyPronounced American English /ˈmɪl.əɹd/; British English /ˈmɪl.əd/

Millard

A name meaning "guardian of the mill".

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Millard is a boy name meaning "guardian of the mill".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈmɪl.əɹd/; British English /ˈmɪl.əd/.

GenderBoy
Meaningguardian of the mill
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈmɪl.əɹd/; British English /ˈmɪl.əd/

Meaning and history

From an occupational English surname meaning "guardian of the mill" in Old English.

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Usage: english

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