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Help[Facts] Re: Anyone know the ancient Greek derivation of Milo?
in reply to a message by Anya Mel’nik or Mel’nyk
And thanks again for the reference. I am writing my next column on the name Milo, and the comment in the submitted link that:
"As for its usage in modern English and German, it might sometimes be considered a bona fide variant of Milo."
...seems to be absolutely correct, especially in regard to Milo's use in the 19th century United States. My research shows that it is much more likely that Milo was thought of as a Classical Greek and Roman name when it was given to boys in early 19th century America rather than being a "medieval revival" name from the Latin form of Mile or Miles found in medieval records. I will post evidence for that when I link to my column published next Sunday.
"As for its usage in modern English and German, it might sometimes be considered a bona fide variant of Milo."
...seems to be absolutely correct, especially in regard to Milo's use in the 19th century United States. My research shows that it is much more likely that Milo was thought of as a Classical Greek and Roman name when it was given to boys in early 19th century America rather than being a "medieval revival" name from the Latin form of Mile or Miles found in medieval records. I will post evidence for that when I link to my column published next Sunday.
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I've actually never heard of anyone from Greece named Milo. I've heard of people of Greek descent from Western countries with the name (such as the infamous Yiannopoulos jerk), but it doesn't seem to be used as a name in Greece. Generally, Greek names ending in O are feminine.
I think the Venus de Milo statue, which was rediscovered in the early 19th century, might also have played a part in Milo's usage, as well as the perception of Milo as a Greek name. The Milo part of the statue's name refers to the island of Milos, where the statue was found.
I think the Venus de Milo statue, which was rediscovered in the early 19th century, might also have played a part in Milo's usage, as well as the perception of Milo as a Greek name. The Milo part of the statue's name refers to the island of Milos, where the statue was found.
This message was edited 4/7/2025, 3:10 PM
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