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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gentle strength
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- MIL-drid
Mildred is an Old English name meaning gentle strength. It has been tracked in U.S. baby name records since 1880, giving parents over a century of documented history to look back on. It's a name with real staying power in the data, even as its popularity has shifted dramatically over the decades.
Meaning & Origin of Mildred
Meaning: Gentle strength.
Origin: Old English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mildred
MIL-dridIPA /ˈmɪldrəd/
Popularity of Mildred
Mildred peaked in 1912, when it ranked #6 nationally with 8,764 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #2105, with just 91 babies named Mildred.
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FAQ
What does the name Mildred mean?
Gentle strength. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Mildred?
Mildred is pronounced MIL-drid (IPA: /ˈmɪldrəd/).
Is Mildred a popular name right now?
Mildred peaked at #6 in 1912 and is ranked #2105 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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