What does the name Mildred mean?

The name Mildred means "Gentle strength".

What is the origin of the name Mildred?

Mildred is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 91 babies were named Mildred in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Mildred is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 91 ↗

All-Time Total: 398,428

Peak Year: 1920

Mildred is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "mild" meaning "gentle" and "þryð" meaning "strength."

Girl names closely related to Mildred

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Boy names closely related to Mildred

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Names with similar meaning to Mildred

Millie Milly

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