The girl's name Mildred \m(i)-ld-red, mil-dred\ is pronounced MIL-dred. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "gentle strength". An Anglo-Saxon name. Saint Mildred (eighth century) was an abbess from a royal household noted for her gentleness and kindness. The name was revived in the 17th century, and was outdated by the time of the 1945 film "Mildred Pierce".

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