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.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, BE, Bahrain. 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
- · None (historical data strongly indicates this is a female name)
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