Milly
MIL-ee
Girl · English
Meaning: Gentle strength; industrious
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Mildred
Girl · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Gentle strength
- Pronunciation
- MIL-dred
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Old English 'mild' (gentle) and 'thryth' (strength).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicSoft and gentle
Languages in use: English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
MildridEnglish
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
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Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias
1911–1956
American athlete who won Olympic gold medals in track and field.
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Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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