Mildred Name Meaning
The name Mildred comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Mildred below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Mildred Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the Old English name Mildþryð meaning "gentle strength", derived from the elements milde "gentle" and þryð "strength". Saint Mildred was a 7th-century abbess, the daughter of the Kentish princess Saint...
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