Myles

Myles is an established spelling of Miles, with a y replacing the vowel in the middle. Its deeper derivation is uncertain. Connections with Latin miles, meaning soldier, and with older Germanic names have been proposed, but neither should be treated as a universally settled meaning for every Myles.

Myles Standish gives this spelling a historical association, while basketball player Myles Turner is a familiar modern bearer. Miles is the closest comparison and usually sounds identical in English. The name has only one syllable, so it works without a nickname. Choosing Myles may preserve a family spelling even when the sound is shared with the more familiar alternative.