Mildred
MIL-drid
Popularity
#2105
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
452,895
Peak Year
#18,099 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Mildred is an English name derived from the Old English elements 'milde' meaning 'gentle' and 'thryth' meaning 'strength'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Mildred Pierce
Title character in a James M. Cain novel
Mildred Dunnock
American stage and screen actress
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