Miles
Miles is a masculine name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word ‘miles’, meaning ‘soldier’.
Miles Meaning
Soldier
Historical Significance
The name Miles has been used since medieval times and gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
Fun Fact
In astronomy, a ‘mile’ is also a unit of distance equal to about 1.6 kilometers.
Literature Reference
Miles Hendon is a character in Mark Twain’s novel ‘The Prince and the Pauper’.
Music Reference
Miles Davis, the legendary jazz trumpeter, helped popularize the name in the 20th century.
Famous Namesakes
- Miles Davis: Jazz Musician and Composer, known for Kind of Blue, Birth of the Cool
- Miles Teller: Actor, known for Whiplash, Top Gun: Maverick
- Miles Morales: Fictional Superhero, known for Spider-Man in Marvel Comics and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Similar Names
Milo, Myles, Mills, Niles, Silas
Miles Nicknames
Mi, Miley
Related Names
Sibling Names
Oliver, Henry, Liam, Ethan, Owen, Finn, Jasper, Evelyn, Charlotte, Amelia, Sophia, Olivia