Mildred

gentle strength

GenderGirlOriginOld EnglishSay itMIL-dridPopularityUncommon
Pronounced MIL-drid

About the name Mildred

Mildred is a gentle yet powerful vintage name, once extremely popular in the early 1900s. Its meaning perfectly balances softness and resolve.

Warm, resilient, and quietly capable.

Fun fact

Mildred was a top-20 American girl's name throughout the 1910s and 1920s.

Nicknames for Mildred

MillieMid

Variations

MillyMildrythMillie

Famous people named Mildred

  • Mildred Bailey (jazz singer)

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