Mildred
Mildred is an Old English name meaning 'gentle strength', derived from the elements 'milde' (gentle) and 'þryð' (strength). It was borne by a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon saint and abbess, Saint Mildred of Thanet.
Current Popularity
#2105 for girls
in the United States (2024)
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Good to Know
- •Currently experiencing vintage revival interest
- •The nickname Millie is particularly popular and gives it a fresh feel
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Strong historical and literary associations
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Famous People
Mildred Loving
Civil rights activist
Mildred Pierce
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Mildred Dresselhaus
Physicist known as 'Queen of Carbon Science'
Mildred Bailey
Jazz singer
Statistics
451,312
Total births since 1880
1920
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