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Name Origin

Milo is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'mil' meaning 'merciful' or 'dear' and 'o' meaning 'ancestor.' It has been used as a personal name since the Middle Ages.

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Famous People

Milo Ventimiglia (1977-)

Actor

  • Known for his roles in Gilmore Girls, Heroes, and This Is Us

Milo Yiannopoulos (1984-)

Political commentator, writer

  • Former senior editor at Breitbart News, known for his controversial views