Gentle strength
Derived from the Old English name Mildthryth, it combines the elements 'milde' meaning gentle and 'thryth' meaning strength. It was the name of an 8th-century saint and abbess, which helped its popularity in medieval England before it was revived in the 19th century.
About 98 girls were named Mildred in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic gold medalist and professional golfer known as Babe Didrikson
The protagonist and young witch-in-training · The Worst Witch
The titular hard-working mother in the novel and film · Mildred Pierce
Tony and Emmy Award-winning stage and film actress
Civil rights activist who challenged laws against interracial marriage
The same feel as Mildred — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
