Mildred
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mildred
Mildred derives from the Old English elements "mild" (gentle) and "thryth" (strength), meaning "gentle strength" or "soft power." The name was borne by Saint Mildred, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon abbess, and became popular in medieval England before experiencing a revival in the Victorian era and early 20th century.
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Etymology
Mildred derives from the Old English elements "mild" (gentle) and "thryth" (strength), meaning "gentle strength" or "soft power." The name was borne by Saint Mildred, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon abbess, and became popular in medieval England before experiencing a revival in the Victorian era and early 20th century.
Mildred currently ranks #1,973 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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