Myldred
Old English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Myldred
Myldred is a variant spelling of Mildred, derived from Old English elements "mild" (gentle) and "þryð" (strength), meaning "gentle strength." The name was primarily used in Anglo-Saxon England and experienced a revival during the Victorian era, notably borne by Saint Mildred, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon abbess.
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Etymology
Myldred is a variant spelling of Mildred, derived from Old English elements "mild" (gentle) and "þryð" (strength), meaning "gentle strength." The name was primarily used in Anglo-Saxon England and experienced a revival during the Victorian era, notably borne by Saint Mildred, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon abbess.
Myldred currently ranks #5,078 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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