Midred
Old English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Midred
Mildred (note: the standard spelling) derives from Old English elements "mild" (gentle) and "fred" (peace), meaning "gentle peace" or "mild strength." The name was used in Anglo-Saxon England and experienced a revival during the Victorian era, particularly in English-speaking Protestant cultures.
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Etymology
Mildred (note: the standard spelling) derives from Old English elements "mild" (gentle) and "fred" (peace), meaning "gentle peace" or "mild strength." The name was used in Anglo-Saxon England and experienced a revival during the Victorian era, particularly in English-speaking Protestant cultures.
Midred currently ranks #4,902 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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