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in reply to a message by erb816
Mildred has been one of the names I've liked a lot... until now. Now it seems a little harsh and appalling to me. Interestingly enough, during that time I used to dislike Millicent and now I have it on my PNL. It has grown on me recently.
Anyway, back to Mildred - I think the nickname Millie or even Mila (pronounced as MEE-la) softens it. Dreda is not that bad, honestly, but I prefer the former. And regarding the full name, I like Mildrède the most, which is the French form.
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Anyway, back to Mildred - I think the nickname Millie or even Mila (pronounced as MEE-la) softens it. Dreda is not that bad, honestly, but I prefer the former. And regarding the full name, I like Mildrède the most, which is the French form.
“Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist – while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!”
-Lori Greiner
Rate my PNLs: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/215535/145665
https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/215535/145666
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I like Millicent, too - the sound, at least. However, when I look at the English spelling I can't help but instinctively read "thousand hundred" (mille cent). Then I get reminded of millipedes. :-(
Mila for Mildred is kind of cool, actually!
Mila for Mildred is kind of cool, actually!
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OT, but I have an colleague who just had a daughter who she named Milana (me-la-na)
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