Miley

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A proper noun referring to a popular American singer and actress known for her career in music and television
2. A given name commonly associated with a well-known figure in entertainment, often indicating a youthful and energetic persona
3. A personal name recognized primarily due to its connection with a famous celebrity in the fields of pop music and acting

Etymology: Miley is a name that began as a nickname. Miley Ray Cyrus, the American pop singer, was given the nickname "Miley" as a child, derived from "smiley," and the name went on to become her public identity. Through her fame it was popularised as a female given name, so a word that once described a smiling face came to be used for a person. The name's origin is therefore a short, playful alteration rather than an old inherited form. Its base is "smiley," an adjective-based word meaning cheerful or smiling, and the clipping to "Miley" dropped the initial "s" in the familiar pattern of affectionate nicknames.