| Meaning | gentle strength |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mil-dred |
Mildred, a name with English origins, has long captured the hearts of parents seeking a perfect balance between strength and gentleness for their baby girls. The name's rich history dates back to Old English, where "mild" symbolized delicacy, while "þryð" represented power. Together, they formed "Mildþryð," later evolving into the beloved name we know today.
The name Mildred carries an endearing meaning, "gentle strength" or "mild strength," epitomizing the qualities parents wish to instill in their daughters – a combination of resilience and tenderness. This vintage name evokes an air of sophistication, which has endeared it to generations of parents.
Mildred's popularity may have fluctuated over the years, but its timeless charm continues to resonate with families seeking a name that exudes both grace and determination. With its various nicknames, like Millie and Mimi, Mildred provides versatility for modern times while honoring its classic roots.
Choosing Mildred for your baby girl is a homage to the past and a celebration of the future – a name with an enduring legacy that will accompany her on life's journey with elegance and strength.
| Milred |
| Mildreth |
| Mildrith |
| Mildrada |
| Millie |
| Millicent |
| Melody |
| Melanie |
| Melissa |
| Michelle |
| Miranda |
| Monica |
| Mona |
| Molly |
| Macy |
| Madison |
| Millie |
| Milly |
| Dred |
| Midge |
| Red |
| Mildred Didrikson Zaharias | American athlete and Olympic gold medalist |
| Mildred Bailey | American jazz singer |
| Mildred Harris | American actress and Charlie Chaplin's first wife |
| Mildred Allen | American chemist and first female president of the American Chemical Society |
| Mildred Cohn | American biochemist and National Medal of Science recipient |
| Mildred Harris Turner | American archaeologist and scholar of ancient ceramics |
| Mildred Jefferson | American physician and pro-life activist |
| Mildred Dresselhaus | American physicist and first female Institute Professor at MIT |
| Mildred Taylor | American author and Newbery Medal winner |
| Mildred Dunnock | American actress known for her roles in "Death of a Salesman" and "Baby Doll" |
| Mildred Clingerman | American science fiction writer |
| Mildred Griffiths Wirt Benson | American author and the original ghostwriter for the Nancy Drew series |
| Mildred Natwick | American actress known for her work in "Barefoot in the Park" and "Dangerous Liaisons" |
| Mildred Cable | English missionary and author |
| Mildred Robbins Leet | American genealogist and founder of the Genealogical Institute of the Southwest |
| Mildred Trotter | American anthropologist and researcher in human skeletal biology |
| Mildred Scheel | German physician and first lady of Germany - wife of President Walter Scheel |
| Mildred Hubble | Protagonist in the children's book series "The Worst Witch" by Jill Murphy |
| Mildred Ratched | Character in the novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey |
| Mildred J. Hill | Character in "Liar Liar" portrayed by actress Jennifer Tilly |
| Mildred Krebs | Character in the TV series "Remington Steele" portrayed by actress Doris Roberts |
| Mildred H. Inglefrinch | Character in the novel "Ella Minnow Pea" by Mark Dunn |
| Mildred "Millie" Kentner | Character in the TV series "Freaks and Geeks" portrayed by Sarah Hagan |
| Mildred Plotka | Character in the film "The In-Laws" portrayed by actress Nanette Fabray |
| Mildred "Millie" Helper | Character in the TV series "The Dick Van Dyke Show" portrayed by Ann Morgan Guilbert |
| Mildred Layton | Character in the TV series "Agatha Christie's Poirot" portrayed by Frances Barber |
| Mildred Deegan | Character in the film "The Trouble with Angels" portrayed by actress Gypsy Rose Lee |
| Mildred Proctor | Character in the film "The Proposition" portrayed by actress Frances Barber |
| Mildred Clingerman | Character in various science fiction stories and anthologies |
| Mildred A. Wirt | Character in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories under the pen name Carolyn Keene |
| Mildred Delores Jeter Loving | Character in the film "Loving" portrayed by Ruth Negga |
| Mildred "Midge" Maisel | Character in the TV series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan |
| Mildred Fierce | Character in the web series "The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo" |
| Mildred Atkinson | Character in the film "This Is England" portrayed by actress Rosamund Hanson |