Mildred (name)

Mildred
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameOld English
Meaning"Gentle strength"
Other names
Related namesMillie, Milly

Mildred /ˈmɪldɹəd/ is a feminine given name. It is an Anglo-Saxon name of Old English origin, composed of "mild" ("mild") + "þryð" ("power, strength", also present in the last syllable of the name Audrey), meaning "gentle strength".[1] It reached the rank of the sixth most popular name for girls in the United States in 1912 and maintained that popularity through 1920, but then its popularity dropped quickly afterward.[2] Familiar forms include Milly and Midge.[3]

  1. ^ "Mildred." Think Baby Names. Accessed on January 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "Mildred." Behind the Name. Accessed on January 16, 2012.
  3. ^ "Mildred | Origin and meaning of the name mildred by Online Etymology Dictionary".