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Mildred

MIL-drid2 syllables
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An Old English name meaning 'gentle strength'. (Modern)

What does Mildred mean?

Modern: An Old English name meaning 'gentle strength'.. Mildred is derived from Old English elements 'milde' meaning gentle and 'þryð' meaning strength. It has been used as a feminine name since the Middle Ages.

Is Mildred a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Mildred in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Mildred in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Mildred suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Mildred

The other dogs are whispering, ‘Mildred? Sounds like she’ll be organizing the nap schedule and ensuring everyone has their storytime. Who knew a newcomer could bring such gentle strength to our playrooms?’

Like Mildred? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.