Miles

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Proper noun 1.5 References

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• Myles

[edit] Etymology

Norman given name of problematic origin, possibly a form of Michael shaped to look like Latin miles "soldier"; or a short form of Slavonic names beginning with mil- "grace, favor". ^[1]

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪlz

[edit] Proper noun

Singular Miles

Plural -

Miles

1. A male given name.
2. A patronymic surname.

[edit] References

• Notes:

1. ^ Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges: A Concise Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press 2001.