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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old English |
| Meaning | "Gentle strength" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Millie, Milly |
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".[1] 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.[2] Familiar forms include Milly and Midge.[3]
- ^ "Mildred." Think Baby Names. Accessed on January 15, 2012.
- ^ "Mildred." Behind the Name. Accessed on January 16, 2012.
- ^ "Mildred | Origin and meaning of the name mildred by Online Etymology Dictionary".