Meaning: Gentle strength
The story
An Old English name joining gentle and strength. It was borne by an early abbess and revived in the nineteenth century, placing it firmly in the traditional and vintage part of the collection.
Nicknames
- Millie
- Milly
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Mildred comes from Old English.
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