Mildred (name)
Mildred /ˈmɪldɹəd/ is a feminine given name. It is an Anglo-Saxon name of Old English origin, composed of "mild" ("mild") + "þryð" ("power, strength", also present in the last syllable of the name Audrey), meaning "gentle strength". It reached the rank of the sixth most popular name for girls in the United States in 1912 and maintained that popularity through 1920, but then its popularity dropped quickly afterward. Familiar forms include Milly and Midge.
Gender | Female |
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Origin | |
Word/name | Old English |
Meaning | "Gentle strength" |
Other names | |
Related names | Millie, Milly |
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