Baby Name: Miles

A possible variation of the Latin name Emil. Sometimes associated with Michael. Popular among fictional characters in literature, television, and film. Myles is the English form.Historically Myles Coverdale, who first translated the Bible into English during the 16th century, comes to mind. Best-known for Myles Standish, the English-born Pilgrim leader. Regularly used in the United States over the past 125 years.