Mildred
/mihldruhd/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Mildred is a English name meaning "Mildred, when considered as a male name, is highly unusual and lacks a generally accepted meaning. Historically a female name, its elements suggest 'gentle strength' or 'mild counselor', but applied to males, any meaning would be highly speculative.". The name Mildred is derived from the Old English elements *milde* meaning 'gentle, mild' and *þrēat* meaning 'strength, force, power'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic mihldruhd
IPA mɪldɹəd
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as mihldruhd. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Mildred
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