Mildred
English
"gentle strength"Mildred Origin and Meaning
The name Mildred is a girl's name of English origin meaning "gentle strength".
When scientists do research on the effects of an unpopular name, we're afraid that Mildred is one of the examples they cite, often in tandem with Bertha and Gertrude. But with cute nickname Millie on the rise, anything's possible.
Mildred is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that became popularized in England via an eighth century saint. In the US, she was a Top 10 choice from 1903 to 1926. A literary/cinematic Mildred is James M.Cain's noir protagonist Mildred Pierce, portrayed on screen by Joan Crawford in an iconic role. Mildred Bailey was a great jazz singer.
Mildred is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that became popularized in England via an eighth century saint. In the US, she was a Top 10 choice from 1903 to 1926. A literary/cinematic Mildred is James M.Cain's noir protagonist Mildred Pierce, portrayed on screen by Joan Crawford in an iconic role. Mildred Bailey was a great jazz singer.
Mildred Popularity
20 Names Similar to Mildred
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- Gertrude
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- Edna
- Martha
- Maude
- Geraldine
- Norma
- Millicent
- Bernice
- Doris
- Winifred
- Thelma
- Prudence
- Agnes
- Gladys
- Enid
- Cornelia
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Lists containing Mildred
- Geek Chic Names for Girls
- Unique Vintage Names for Girls
- Friendly Dog Names
- Victorian Girl Names
- Top 1930s Baby Names
- Top 1910s Baby Names
- Hipster Baby Names
- Urban Prairie Names
- Top 1900s Baby Names
- Top 1920s Baby Names
- Names That Mean Strong, Brave or Powerful
- Names That Mean Strong
- Old Lady Names
- Strong Girl Names
- Old People Names
- Names That Mean Good or Kind
- Victorian Names from the 1800s
Famous People Named Mildred
- Mildred NatwickAmerican actress
- Mildred BaileyAmerican singer
- Mildred HarrisAmerican actress
- Mildred DunnockAmerican actress
- Mildred DavisAmerican actress and wife of Harold Lloyd
- Mildred BensonAmerican author
- Mildred "Millie" JacksonAmerican singer
- Mildred "Millie" KirkhamAmerican singer
- Mildred "Millie" DeeganAmerican female baseball player
- Mildred Plumberauthor of Sunday Exploits
- Adele Mildredillustrator, designer and milliner
- Mildred Delores Lovingplaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia which invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage
Mildred in Pop Culture
- Mildred Lathburyone of novelist Barbara Pym's "Excellent Women"
- Mildred Harpercharacter on Two and a Half Men
- Mildred Piercenovel by James M. Cain
- Mildred Huxtettercharacter from The Muppet Show
- Mildred Montagcharacter in the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- Mildred Rogerscharacter in "Of Human Bondage"
- Mildred Keithcousin of Elsie Dinsmore
- Margaret Mildred "Kit" KittredgeAmerican Girl doll
- Mildred "Millie" Helperneighbor on The Dick Van Dyke Show
- Mildred HubbleThe Worst Witch
- Millerna Astonsecondary character, a princess, in the anime Escaflowne
- Mildred Plumberauthor of "Sunday Exploits"
- Mildred Hayescharacter in film "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri"