Mildren
Old English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mildren
Mildren is a variant of Mildred, derived from Old English elements "mild" (gentle) and "thryth" (strength), meaning "gentle strength." The name was used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, with notable historical use in Anglo-Saxon England and Victorian Britain.
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Etymology
Mildren is a variant of Mildred, derived from Old English elements "mild" (gentle) and "thryth" (strength), meaning "gentle strength." The name was used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, with notable historical use in Anglo-Saxon England and Victorian Britain.
Mildren currently ranks #3,674 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1939.
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