Mildred

Mildred is a female first name that was adopted from English in the 20th century and has its roots in Germanic or Anglo-Saxon.

What does the name Mildred mean?

The name Mildred, which goes back to the Old English form Mildþryð, can be directly translated as 'the gentle strength.' The meaning consists of the Old English elements mild, which means 'mild,' 'gentle,' or 'tender,' and Þry​​ð, which stands for 'strength,' 'power,' or 'might.' The German equivalent is Miltraud. An outstanding personality with this name is Saint Mildred, who lived as a Benedictine nun and abbess in England during the 7th and 8th centuries.

Where does the name Mildred come from?

The origin of the name Mildred is Old English and means 'the gentle strength.' The word components consist of mild, which in Old English means 'mild,' 'gentle,' or 'tender,' and Þry​​ð, which describes strength, power, or might.

How do you pronounce Mildred?

The pronunciation of Mildred is usually English as 'Mil-dred' [ˈmɪldrɛd]. The first part with the short i sound sounds matter-of-fact and clear, while the second syllable with an open e conveys a certain brightness. The final d adds a sober accent. Mildred radiates a classic and understated elegance – solid, structured, and with British tradition.

When is the name day of Mildred?

The name day for Mildred is celebrated on July 13.

Popularity

Mildred is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2019, reaching 2,718th place. Over the last ten years, Mildred has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,157th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,475th. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Mildred is also available.

Nicknames & pet names

Mill / Mille / Milli / Millie / Milly / Mips

Famous people

• Marion Mildred Halligan (writer from Australia)
• Mildred Ames (writer from America)
• Mildred Archer (art historian from England)
• Mildred B. Davis (writer from America)
• Mildred Bailey (1907–1951, American jazz singer)
• Mildred Barya (poet from Uganda)
• Mildred Bendall (French artist)
• Mildred Davis (American actress)
• Mildred Didrikson Zaharias (American athlete)
• Mildred Dolson (Canadian athlete)
• Mildred Dunnock (actress from America)
• Mildred Earp (American baseball player)
• Mildred Goodman (Canadian violinist)
• Mildred Harris (actress from the USA)
• Mildred Hoppelt (main character of the children's series 'A Bad Witch')
• Mildred Jordan (American writer)
• Mildred Mann (American writer)
• Mildred McDaniel (high jumper from America)
• Mildred Miller (American singer)
• Mildred Muis (Dutch swimmer)