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Mildred

A female given name from Old English.

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Mildred at a glance

Origin: English
Root meaning: “mild”
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪldɹəd/

Etymology

From the name of an 8th-century English saint, Old English Mildþrȳþ (from milde (“mild”) + þrȳþ (“strength”)).

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What does the name Mildred mean?

A female given name from Old English. Its root means "mild".

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