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Mildren

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Mildren is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “Derived from the Old English name Mildrith, meaning "gentle strength" or "mild counsel."”, and peaked in popularity in 1939.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Mildren Means

Derived from the Old English name Mildrith, meaning "gentle strength" or "mild counsel."

The Story of Mildren

This name carries the weight of ancient English tradition, a promise of gentle strength.

Mildren is derived from the Old English name Mildrith, meaning 'gentle strength' or 'mild counsel.' It is a name rooted in history, appearing in the early to mid-20th century.

For your daughter, Mildren evokes a sense of compassionate wisdom. You see her as someone who approaches the world with kindness and a steadfast, thoughtful nature.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mildred Hayes

    Character from 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'.

  • Mildred McAfee Horton

    President of Wellesley College and WWII officer.

Personality Traits

gentlestrongwisecompassionate

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#7 in 1939

Total Births

17

First Recorded

1923

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