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Mildred

American  
[mil-drid] / ˈmɪl drɪd /

noun

  1. a female given name: from Old English words meaning “mild” and “strength.”


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Both Mildred Pierce and Emma Harte build their wealth by remaining clear-eyed as to what men can do for them financially as opposed to romantically.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

CSU Chancellor Mildred García said the revised budget “demonstrates the administration’s belief in the CSU and confidence in the state’s return on investment.”

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

The Oscar-nominated director and Jurassic Park star is undertaking his first UK tour with his jazz band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and will be at The Halls on 28 May.

From BBC Apr. 14, 2026

“The higher education compensation landscape is evolving, and we must keep pace to attract and retain a skilled, diverse, and engaged workforce,” CSU Chancellor Mildred García said at a committee meeting Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 20, 2025

He searched the house and found the books where Mildred had stacked them behind the refrigerator.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

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