Baby names starting with M

French · Diminutive of Mary or Maria, ultimately from Hebrew Miriam, meaning debated as 'bitter,' 'beloved,' or 'wished-for child.'

Latin · Latin form of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' widely used across European royal families.

Spanish · Diminutive of Maria, from Hebrew Miriam; a Romance-language pet form meaning 'little Mary.'

Greek · Variant of Myrrha or Myrtle, from Greek 'myrrha' meaning the aromatic resin myrrh, symbolizing love and sacrifice.

English · Blend of May (springtime month) and the suffix -ola, an American coinage.

Greek · Variant of Myrtie, from Greek 'myrtos' meaning myrtle, a symbol of love.

English · Variant of Murrell, from Old French 'morel' meaning dark-complexioned or swarthy.

English · From Old French 'morel' meaning dark-skinned; an English surname adopted as a given name.

English · Compound of Mary (Hebrew, bitter or beloved) and Bell (beautiful), meaning beautiful Mary.

Italian · Variant of Mona, from Italian 'madonna' meaning my lady, or Irish meaning noble.

French · Variant spelling of Madeline/Madeleine, from Magdalene meaning of the tower.

Greek · Variant of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

Hebrew · Variant of Mazel, from Hebrew meaning luck, fortune, or constellation.

French · French place name meaning "wonderful town," from merveille (marvel) and ville (town).

English · From a Native American-derived place name, associated with towns in New York and Texas meaning "pleasant place."

French · From Latin marinus meaning "of the sea," widely used as a given name in France.

Scottish · Scottish and English diminutive, likely a pet form of Wilhelmina or Mary, meaning "little one."

French · Variant spelling of Marion, a medieval French diminutive of Marie (Mary).

French · Variant of Mabel (from Latin amabilis, 'lovable') or feminine of Marcel.

Greek · Diminutive variant of Margaret, from Greek margarites meaning 'pearl.'

Greek · Variant spelling of Margaret, from Greek margarites meaning 'pearl.'

English · Diminutive of Melvina or Melvin, from Gaelic maol meaning 'smooth brow' or 'chief.'

English · Rare diminutive, possibly a pet form of Modesty or other names beginning with Mod-.

French · Variant of Madeline, from Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee.'

English · Variant of Mabel, from Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable' or 'dear.'

English · Diminutive pet form, possibly from Martha or Margaret, used as an independent given name.

French · Variant of Marian, combining Mary and Ann, meaning 'star of the sea' with grace.

Irish · Variant of Muriel, from Old Irish 'muir' (sea) and 'geal' (bright), meaning 'bright sea.'

French · Variant of Mercy, from Latin 'merces' meaning 'compassion' or 'reward.'

German · Germanic origin from Mahthild, meaning 'mighty in battle'; popular in Italian and Portuguese royal families.

Scottish · Variant of Malvina, coined by poet James Macpherson meaning 'smooth brow' in Scottish Gaelic.

Irish · Variant of Muriel or Merle, possibly from Irish Muirgheal meaning 'sea bright' or French merle meaning 'blackbird'.

Greek · Variant of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

Latin · Diminutive of Maura, from Latin 'Maurus' meaning dark-skinned or Moorish.

French · French variant of Maureen, from Latin "Maurus" meaning "dark-skinned" or Moorish.

French · Variant of Madel, a short form of Madeleine, meaning "of Magdala" in Hebrew.

English · Rare diminutive, possibly derived from Mabel or Malissa, of uncertain etymology.

English · Elaboration of Maud, from Germanic Matilda meaning "mighty in battle."

English · English place name meaning 'ford by the mill.'

German · From Germanic 'magan' (strength) and 'fridu' (peace), meaning strength in peace.

French · Short form of Mortimer or Morton; from Old French 'mort' (dead) and 'mer' (sea), meaning still water.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning "fidelity," "loyalty," or "devotion," written with various kanji.

Hebrew · Variant of Madeline, from Magdalene meaning "of Magdala," a town on the Sea of Galilee.

Italian · Diminutive form of Mina; also known as a surname in Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

Greek · From Greek minthe, the name of a naiad in mythology transformed into the mint plant.

Spanish · From Spanish merced meaning 'mercy, grace,' often honoring Our Lady of Mercy (La Merced).

Welsh · From Welsh Merfyn, possibly meaning 'marrow-eminent' or 'sea hill'; an ancient Welsh royal name.

English · Rare name of uncertain origin, possibly a short form of Marcella or a creative American coinage.

French · Variant spelling of Marguerite, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

German · A diminutive form from German 'Minne' meaning love or remembrance, or a variant of Minette (French, little one).

Irish · A variant of Molly, a pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child'.

English · Rare English name likely derived from a place name meaning 'settlement by the marsh.'

Spanish · Rare name possibly derived from Latin 'mirari' meaning 'to wonder at' or 'admire.'

Hebrew · Compound of Mary ('wished-for child') and Louise ('famous warrior'), a double name.

English · Combination of May (the spring month or from Margaret) and the suffix -dell, meaning 'meadow valley'.

Greek · Variant spelling of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'.

French · Variant of Marjorie, from Margaret meaning 'pearl', influenced by Old French 'marjoraine' (marjoram herb).

English · Variant spelling of Meryl or Merle, from the French 'merle' meaning 'blackbird.'

French · Feminine form derived from French 'mont' meaning 'mountain,' evoking strength and grandeur.

Japanese · Japanese name commonly written with characters meaning 'righteous man' or 'correct hero.'

English · Variant of Mervin/Mervyn, from Welsh 'Merfyn' meaning 'great lord' or 'sea hill.'

Latin · Rare feminine name derived from Latin 'meritum' meaning 'deserving' or 'worthy.'

French · Variant of Marguerite, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.'

German · Hungarian, Scandinavian, and German short form of Margaret, from Greek meaning 'pearl.'

French · From Old French 'merveille' meaning 'marvel' or 'wonder,' a name evoking admiration.

French · Feminine form of Merle, from Latin 'merula' meaning 'blackbird.'

French · Variant of Malvina, possibly from Gaelic 'smooth brow' or French 'mal vie' poetically.

Spanish · Spanish feminine diminutive of Manuel (Emmanuel), meaning 'God is with us'.

French · French variant of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'.

Greek · Diminutive of Melissa, from Greek 'melissa' meaning 'honeybee'.

Italian · Variant of Mimi, a pet form of Maria or Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'.

French · Feminine variant possibly from French 'montagne' (mountain) or elaboration of Monte.

Latin · Variant of Myrtle or Myra, from Latin 'myrtus' (myrtle tree), a symbol of love.

English · Variant of Merrill, from Old English or Irish meaning bright sea or famous.

Greek · From Greek 'metron' meaning 'measure'; also associated with the Greek root for 'mother' (meter).

English · American blend name combining Mae (from Mary or Margaret) with the suffix -ola.

Japanese · Japanese name (正子) meaning 'elegant child' or 'correct child,' common in early 20th-century Japan.

English · Diminutive of May, from the month name (Latin Maia, goddess of growth) with French -ette suffix.

French · French-influenced elaboration, possibly from 'mademoiselle' or a blend of May + -zelle.

English · Variant of Merry or Marie, from Old English 'merry' (joyful) or Hebrew Mary via French.

English · From Middle English merry meaning cheerful and joyful, used as a given name since medieval times.

English · Rare name possibly from Latin modellus meaning small measure, or a modern coined form.

French · From Old French 'mansel' meaning a household servant or one who occupies a small dwelling.

English · From Old English and Germanic 'mann' meaning man or person, originally a surname.

French · Feminine form related to Merlin, from Welsh 'Myrddin' meaning 'sea fortress'.

Latin · From the Mediterranean island of Malta; the name may derive from Greek 'meli' meaning honey.

French · Variant of Madeleine, meaning of Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee.

Greek · Variant spelling of Margaret, from Greek margarites meaning pearl.

Latin · Feminine variant of Marcel, from Latin Marcellus meaning dedicated to Mars.

English · Modern blend of Mary and Lys (lily), or variant of Marlis; popular in the Midwest.

English · Blend of Mary (bitter/beloved) and Lynn (lake), a variant of Marilyn.

English · Elaboration of May (the month or hawthorn blossom) with the French suffix -delle.

German · Diminutive of Maria via German Mitzi, meaning bitter or beloved.

French · French diminutive of Mona or Simone, meaning noble or to be heard.

Irish · Variant of Moreen, an anglicization of Irish Móirín meaning great or beloved.

Irish · Anglicized form of Irish Móirín, diminutive of mór meaning great.

English · Variant of Merrill, from Old English or Irish meaning bright sea or cheerful.

Spanish · Variant spelling of Manuel, from Hebrew Emmanuel meaning 'God is with us.'

Arabic · From Arabic/Syriac meaning 'lord' or 'master'; also linked to Saint Maron, founder of the Maronites.

English · Compound of Mae (from Margaret, meaning 'pearl') and Dell (meaning 'valley'), a mid-century coinage.

Slavic · Polish feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?'.

Latin · From Latin 'modestus' meaning 'moderate, humble, unassuming'; used as a given name in Slavic cultures.

English · Archaic or variant spelling of Mildred, from Old English meaning 'gentle strength'.

French · Variant of Marguerite, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

Greek · From Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl; a direct phonetic variant of Margaret.

English · Diminutive of Margaret or Marjorie, ultimately from Greek meaning pearl.

French · French variant of Marianne, combining Mary (beloved) and Anne (grace).

English · Phonetic variant of Maire (Irish form of Mary) or creative spelling of Mare, meaning beloved.

English · Rare name, likely a blend of Mel- (from Melvin or Melissa) with an occupational -ster suffix.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning child of light or shining child, from 'mitsu' (light) and 'ko' (child).

Latin · Latin name meaning 'of the sea,' derived from 'marinus'; borne by several early Christian saints.

English · Variant of Marshal, from Old French 'mareschal' meaning 'horse servant,' later a military rank.

English · English place-name surname meaning 'meadow ford,' from Old English elements 'mæd' and 'ford.'

English · Variant of Merrill, from an Old English name meaning 'famous' or 'bright sea.'

French · French-influenced name, possibly from 'mar' (sea) with diminutive suffix '-elle,' suggesting 'little sea.'

Hebrew · From Hebrew/Yiddish 'mazal' meaning 'luck, fortune, star,' as in 'mazel tov.'

Greek · Variant of Myrina, a legendary Amazon queen in Greek mythology; related to Greek 'myron' (myrrh).

French · Variant of Madeline, from French Madeleine, ultimately from Hebrew 'Magdala' (tower).

Hebrew · Variant of Magdalene, from Hebrew place name Magdala meaning 'tower,' associated with Mary Magdalene.

English · Feminine variant of Marvin, from Welsh elements meaning 'sea hill' or 'great friend'.

French · French term of endearment meaning 'cute, darling, or dainty one'.

Greek · Variant of Margaret, from Greek margarites meaning pearl.

Greek · Variant spelling of Marguerite, from Greek margarites meaning pearl.

Hebrew · Feminine diminutive of Moses (drawn from the water) or from the Moselle river.

Hebrew · Variant of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'; associated with Mary Magdalene in the New Testament.

German · Short form of Matilda or from Germanic roots; possibly meaning 'gentle counsel' or 'strength in battle.'

Greek · Short form of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.'

Greek · Elaborated form of Margaret with a modern suffix, ultimately from Greek meaning 'pearl.'

French · French variant of Marguerite (Margaret), from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'; also the French word for daisy.

Italian · Italian diminutive of Maria, from Hebrew Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.'

Hebrew · Elaborated form of Martha, from Aramaic meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house.'

Scottish · Feminine form of Melvin, from Scottish Gaelic meaning 'smooth brow' or 'chief among friends.'

Latin · From Latin 'meritum' meaning 'deserving' or 'earned'; conveys worthiness and virtue.

Hebrew · Variant of Miriam, from Hebrew possibly meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'wished-for child.'

Irish · Variant of Meriel or Muriel, from Celtic elements meaning 'bright sea' or 'shining sea.'

Hebrew · Elaborated feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God.'

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'beautiful night child' or 'capital city,' composed of kanji for beauty and place.

English · American coined name, possibly a blend of Mo and Dean; a mid-20th-century Southern invention.

Irish · Modern elaboration of Muriel with the suffix -ene; from Celtic meaning 'bright sea.'

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'victory,' 'excel,' or 'to win,' conveying strength and triumph.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'righteous person' or 'elegant man,' combining justice with refinement.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'shining hero' or 'light man,' evoking brilliance and valor.

English · Variant of Mildred or blend of Milton and Alfred, meaning 'gentle strength.'

French · Rare variant possibly related to 'marvel' from Old French 'merveille,' meaning wonderful.

Welsh · Variant of Mervyn, from Welsh elements meaning 'sea friend' or 'great and famous friend.'

German · Germanic compound from 'milde' (mild, generous) and 'berht' (bright, famous).

Scottish · From Mac Arthur, a Gaelic patronymic meaning 'son of Arthur' (bear-man or noble).

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'to bear fruit' or 'fruitful, abundant harvest'.

English · Variant of Merlin, from Welsh Myrddin meaning 'sea fortress', linked to Arthurian legend.

Irish · From Gaelic "mac" meaning "son of," typically a prefix in Irish and Scottish surnames.

English · Diminutive of Maurice, from Latin "Maurus" meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish."

English · From Old French "motte" meaning "mound" or "castle mound," a topographic surname.

French · Anglicized form of French 'mancel' meaning 'servant' or 'one from Le Mans,' an old occupational name.

English · English place name from Old English meaning 'boundary valley' or 'mare's valley.'

Japanese · Japanese name combining 'masa' (true, righteous) and 'aki' (bright, autumn), meaning 'true brightness.'

Japanese · Japanese name combining 'masa' (true, righteous) and 'ichi' (one, first), meaning 'righteous first-born.'

English · Variant of Melbourne, from Old English 'mylen' (mill) and 'burna' (stream), meaning 'mill stream.'

English · Variant of Melvin, possibly from Old English 'council protector' or a Welsh place name element.

French · Variant of Merle, from French meaning 'blackbird,' derived from Latin 'merula.'

English · English surname meaning 'mill edge,' referring to one who lived near a mill. A rare given name from the American South.

French · French and German form of Martha, from Aramaic 'marta' meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house'.

French · Variant of Marcelle, feminine of Marcel, from Latin Marcellus meaning dedicated to Mars.

French · French feminine form related to Marcellus, from Latin Mars, the Roman god of war.

Latin · Variant of Margie, a diminutive of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

English · Rare name possibly derived from Old English 'myrige' meaning pleasant or merry.

Spanish · Spanish form of Maelgwn via Saint Machlovius (Malo), from Welsh meaning prince or chieftain.

Hebrew · Variant of Madela or elaboration of Madeleine, from Hebrew Magdala meaning tower or elevated.

Hebrew · Variant of Magdalene, from Hebrew Migdal meaning tower, referring to Mary Magdalene's hometown.

Latin · Variant of Marina, from Latin 'marinus' meaning of the sea.

Latin · Elaboration of Marvel, from Latin 'mirabilis' meaning wonderful or marvelous.

Spanish · Variant spelling of Mercedes, from Spanish 'mercies,' a title of the Virgin Mary.

Hebrew · Feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning who is like God.

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala' (tower), the biblical hometown of Mary Magdalene.

French · French diminutive of Marie (from Hebrew Miriam), also known from Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities.'

English · A rare American coined name, possibly blending Mara ('bitter' in Hebrew) with a modern -vene suffix.

Greek · Phonetic variant of Margery or Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.'

Greek · Scandinavian form of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' borne by Danish queens.

French · Elaborate variant of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl' or 'daisy flower.'

Latin · Feminine form of Marten/Martin, from Latin 'Martinus' meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war.

Hebrew · Feminine form of Marvin or from Hebrew 'marveh' meaning 'sweet sage herb,' a fragrant plant.

English · Feminine elaboration of Marvin, from Old English meaning 'famous friend' or 'sea friend.'

German · Rare diminutive likely related to Matilda, from Germanic 'maht' (might) and 'hild' (battle).

English · Modern feminine form of Merle, from Old French 'merle' meaning 'blackbird,' or variant of Marlene.

Irish · Variant of Merle or diminutive of Miriam, possibly from Irish 'Muirgheal' meaning 'sea bright.'

French · From French 'modèle' meaning 'model' or 'pattern,' used as a modern feminine given name.

English · A rare pet form or diminutive, possibly from Martha or another Mo- name, of uncertain origin.

French · French diminutive of 'muse,' also a small French bagpipe and a type of pastoral song or dance.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning elegant governance or righteous ruler.

Welsh · Anglo-Norman name meaning from Le Mans, a city in France.

Scottish · Scottish-Gaelic patronymic meaning son of Donald, where Donald means world ruler.

Irish · From Irish Gaelic Ó Móráin meaning descendant of the great or noble one.

English · From Old French Moris, meaning son of Maurice or dark-skinned, of Moorish origin.

English · From Old English 'mead' (meadow or honey wine) or Irish 'Miadh' (honor).

Greek · From Greek 'meli' meaning honey; borne by an early Christian saint.

Scottish · Variant of Melvin, from Scottish meaning smooth brow or council friend.

English · Blend of Melvin and Vern, meaning smooth brow or alder grove friend.

Slavic · Polish name from 'miecz' (sword) and 'sław' (glory), meaning glorious swordsman.

French · From Germanic 'min' (love) and 'hard' (brave), meaning brave love.

English · From Old English/Irish meaning moor dweller or stately, noble one.

Welsh · From the Welsh place name meaning 'bare hill', from Welsh 'moel' (bare) and 'bryn' (hill).

French · From Norman French 'magneville' meaning 'great estate or town', originally a place name.

English · Old English place name meaning 'land near the lake or boundary', from 'mere' (lake) and 'land'.

English · Variant spelling of Marshall, from Old French 'mareschal' meaning 'horse servant' or 'steward'.

French · Diminutive of Maurice, from Latin 'Maurus' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'.

English · Variant of Milburn, from Old English 'mylen' (mill) and 'burna' (stream), meaning 'mill stream'.

English · Rare English name, likely a variant of Millidge, from Old English meaning 'one who works at the mill'.

English · Variant of Millard, from Old English 'mylen' (mill) and 'weard' (guardian), meaning 'mill keeper'.

English · Norman-French place name meaning 'ford on the hill', from 'mont' (hill) and 'ford' (river crossing).

German · German and Yiddish name meaning 'almond,' originally a surname for almond growers or sellers.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'righteous' or 'elegant aspiration,' from kanji combinations of 'masa' and 'shi.'

English · English place name meaning 'mill hill,' from Old English 'mylen' (mill) and 'dun' (hill).

German · Dutch name meaning 'blackbird,' derived from the Germanic word for the common blackbird.

Latin · Diminutive of Morris or Maurice, from Latin Mauritius meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.'

English · Modern American blend name, possibly combining Mary and a suffix like -vis.

English · Compound of Mary ('bitter/beloved') and Helen ('bright, shining light').

Japanese · Japanese feminine name meaning 'branch of light' or 'beautiful blessing.'

French · French diminutive of Maud, from Germanic Matilda meaning 'mighty in battle.'

French · Variant of Madeline, from Magdalene meaning 'of Magdala, a tower.'

French · Old French form of Margery, from Greek margarites meaning 'pearl.'

French · Pet form of Marjorie, derived from Margaret meaning 'pearl.'

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'elegant' or 'true branch,' combining masa (true) and e (branch/bay).

Scottish · Blend of Ma- and Beth (Hebrew for 'house of God'), a Scottish-style compound name.

Hebrew · Compound of Mary (Hebrew 'bitter/beloved') and Louise (Germanic 'famous warrior').

Latin · From the Roman epithet Juno Moneta, goddess of memory and protector of funds.

Irish · Variant of Muriel, from Irish 'muir' (sea) and 'geal' (bright), meaning 'bright sea.'

English · Diminutive of Marva or Marvel, from Latin 'mirabilis' meaning 'wonderful.'

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'blessed with elegance,' from 'masa' (elegant) and 'ye' (blessing).

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'elegant generation' or 'righteous world,' from 'masa' (elegant) and 'yo' (generation).

Latin · Variant of Maxine, from Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest.'

English · English place-name origin, from Old English meaning 'maiden's wood' or 'May (hawthorn) wood.'

English · Rare name, possibly an elaboration of Mabel or a blend of May and -zella.

Latin · Variant of Meriel, from Irish Muirgheal meaning 'bright sea,' or related to Muriel.

Hebrew · Feminine elaboration of Michael, from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?'

French · From French, likely derived from Latin 'modus' meaning measure or manner.

Greek · From Greek 'makarios' meaning blessed or happy; borne by a daughter of Heracles in myth.

Hebrew · Variant of Madeleine, from Hebrew 'Magdala' meaning tower or woman from Magdala.

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Magdalene, meaning woman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee.

Hebrew · German contracted form of Magdalene, meaning woman of Magdala or tower.

Hebrew · Elaborated Slavic/Latin form of Magdalene, meaning woman from Magdala.

Latin · Feminine variant of Marcel, from Latin 'Marcellus,' a diminutive of Marcus linked to Mars.

English · Modern coined name, possibly blending Mar- (sea) with the suffix -della (of the).

German · Short form of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

Greek · Variant spelling of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

French · Variant of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret meaning pearl; also the French word for daisy.

French · Variant spelling of Marguerite, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

French · Compound name combining Marie (bitter/beloved) and Louise (famous warrior).

English · Blend of Mary (Hebrew, bitter or beloved) and the suffix -bel meaning beautiful.

English · Modern combination of Mary (bitter/beloved) with the suffix -nell.

English · Phonetic respelling of Marcy, a pet form of Marcia, from Latin Mars, the god of war.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning pine branch or pine inlet, also a city in Shimane Prefecture.

Latin · Variant spelling of Maxine, feminine of Max, from Latin 'maximus' meaning greatest.

German · Variant of Bertha or Martha; if from Bertha, Germanic 'beraht' meaning bright or famous.

Spanish · From the Spanish 'mezcal,' derived from Nahuatl for an agave plant; used as a given name in the American Southwest.

Italian · Feminine diminutive of Michael, from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning who is like God.

English · Rare English name, possibly a blend of Mildred and a place-name element meaning gentle meadow.

Latin · From Latin 'monita' meaning advisor or counselor; also a Spanish diminutive form.

English · Rare feminine form related to Murdoch, from Scottish Gaelic meaning sea warrior.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning righteous prosperity, combining characters for correct/just and good/virtuous.

Scottish · Scottish surname of Norman French origin, associated with the falconer who tends moulting hawks.

English · From Old French morel meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish,' a Norman surname.

Spanish · From Macedonia, the ancient Greek region, meaning 'tall one' or 'highlander.'

English · English surname meaning 'maiden's field' or 'field where mayweed grows.'

Scottish · Gaelic patronymic meaning 'son of Henry,' with Henry meaning 'ruler of the home.'

German · Variant of Mendel, a Yiddish diminutive of Menachem meaning 'comforter.'

English · From Old French 'marchant' meaning 'trader' or 'buyer,' an occupational surname.

Hebrew · Variant of Michael, from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?'

Scottish · Scottish surname from Old French 'moor,' or a Gaelic form meaning 'great, stately.'

French · From Old French 'morel' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'little Moor,' a medieval name.

French · Anglo-Norman surname-name from Old French mal talent meaning 'ill-tempered' or a place in Normandy. Used in Scottish nobility.

Italian · Italian form of Latin Manlius, an ancient Roman family name possibly meaning 'morning' or related to manus (hand).

Irish · Irish form of Magnus meaning 'great,' from Latin magnus. Common in Ireland as an anglicization of Maghnus.

English · English place-name meaning 'ford by the mayweed' or 'maiden's ford,' from Old English elements.

Scottish · Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Néill meaning 'son of Neil,' where Neil means 'champion' or 'cloud.'

English · From Old English or French origins, possibly a variant of Millard meaning 'guardian of the mill' or 'mill keeper.'

English · Variant of Montford, from Norman French mont (hill) and ford (crossing), meaning 'ford near the hill.'

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'forest man' or 'grove boy,' from mori (forest) and o (man/husband).

Norse · Scandinavian form of Martin, from Latin Martinus meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war.

Scottish · Feminine form of Melvin, from Gaelic 'Mael Mhin' meaning 'gentle chief.'

Latin · Likely derived from the Italian city Modena, or from Latin 'modus' meaning 'measure, manner.'

Hebrew · Compound of Mary ('bitter/beloved') and Ruth ('compassionate friend'), both biblical names.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'pine child,' from matsu (pine tree) and ko (child), symbolizing longevity.

Hebrew · French-influenced feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God.'

English · Pet form or diminutive, possibly of Mildred or similar names; a casual endearment name.

English · Variant of Mirth meaning 'joy/gladness,' or related to myrrh, the biblical aromatic resin.

Latin · Variant of Marvel, from Latin mirabilis meaning 'wonderful' or 'admirable.'

French · Feminine elaboration of Marcel, from Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus linked to the god Mars.

Irish · Likely a phonetic variant of Maeve, from Irish Medb meaning 'she who intoxicates.'

Welsh · Variant spelling of Meredith, from Welsh Maredudd meaning 'great lord' or 'sea ruler.'

Italian · Italian diminutive related to 'muse'; popularized by the character in Puccini's La Bohème.

Latin · From Latin 'malva' meaning mallow flower, or a Germanic name related to 'counsel.'

French · French feminine variant of Marcel, from Latin 'Marcellus,' a diminutive of Mars, the god of war.

Hebrew · Compound of Mary (Hebrew, 'bitter/beloved') and Ellen (Greek, 'bright shining light').

French · French feminine form of Martin, from Latin 'Martinus' meaning 'dedicated to Mars.'

Latin · Feminine of Maurice, from Latin 'Maurus' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.'

English · Mid-century compound of May (spring month) and Fred (from Germanic 'peace'), meaning 'peaceful spring.'

English · Modern invented name combining May with the suffix -zell, evoking springtime charm.

French · Diminutive of Merle, from French 'merle' meaning blackbird, with a playful -ee ending.

Japanese · Japanese name (道江 or 美智代) meaning 'path of wisdom' or 'beautiful wise generation.'

Japanese · Japanese name (美代) meaning 'beautiful generation' or 'beautiful world.'

Latin · Blend of Myra and Belle, or variant of Mirabelle from Latin 'mirabilis' meaning 'wonderful, admirable.'

Latin · Latin botanical name for the myrtle plant, symbolizing love and immortality in ancient traditions.

French · Variant of Madeleine, from Hebrew Magdalene meaning 'woman from Magdala' (tower).

English · Compound of Mae (from Mary or May) and Delle (from Della), a Southern coined name.

Spanish · Possibly from Spanish or a feminine diminutive form; also linked to the Greek 'malista' (most).

Latin · Elaborated feminine form of Marcellus, from Latin 'Mars,' the Roman god of war.

Latin · Modern blend of Marcel (from Latin Mars) with the popular suffix -lyn.

Latin · Feminine form derived from Marcellus, ultimately from Mars, the Roman god of war.

Latin · French-influenced feminine variant of Marcellus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars.'

Greek · Short form of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

French · Variant spelling of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret meaning 'pearl.'

French · Variant of Marguerite meaning 'pearl' or 'daisy,' long associated with French royalty.

French · Italianate variant of Marguerite, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

French · Elaborate French variant of Marguerite, meaning 'pearl' or referring to the daisy flower.

Hebrew · Compound of Mary (Hebrew, 'bitter' or 'beloved') and Jean (French form of John, 'God is gracious').

English · Variant of Marley, from Old English 'mearc' (boundary) and 'leah' (meadow).

German · Variant of Marlene, a blend of Maria (beloved) and Magdalene (of Magdala).

Persian · Pet form of Marjorie or from Persian 'Marzi' meaning 'agreeable' or 'pleasing.'

Japanese · Japanese name with 'masu' (increase/prosper) and 'ko' (child), meaning 'prosperous child.'

English · Elaboration of Matilda or a Latinate coinage, suggesting 'strength in battle.'

Latin · Feminine form related to Latin 'Matianus,' possibly meaning 'gift of God' or linked to Tatiana.

Japanese · Japanese name from 'matsu' (pine tree) and 'ye/e' (branch or blessing).

Japanese · Japanese name from 'matsu' (pine tree) and 'yo' (generation or world).

Latin · Diminutive of Maura, from Latin 'Maurus' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.'

Latin · Variant spelling of Maxine, feminine of Maximus, meaning 'the greatest.'

English · Compound of May (spring month or from Mary) and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath').

English · Elaboration of May with the French diminutive suffix -zelle, a fanciful coined name.

Hebrew · Possibly from Hebrew 'mazel' meaning 'luck' or 'fortune,' or a variant of Mabel.

French · Variant of Merle, from French and Latin 'merula' meaning 'blackbird.'

Spanish · Variant of Mercedes, from Spanish 'merced' meaning 'mercy' or 'grace,' a Marian title.

Greek · Extremely rare given name, from Greek 'methy' (wine); likely a modern phonetic coinage.

English · Variant of Mildred, from Old English 'milde' (gentle) and 'þryð' (strength), meaning gentle strength.

Irish · Variant of Maureen, from Irish Máirín, a diminutive of Máire meaning star of the sea.

Italian · Rare Italian diminutive form, likely related to Italian 'mozzetta,' used as an ornamental feminine name.

Irish · Shortened form of Muriel, from Old Irish 'muir' (sea) and 'geal' (bright), meaning bright sea.

Irish · Elaborated form of Muriel, from Irish elements meaning bright sea.

English · Variant of Myrl, derived from the myrtle plant, a Greek symbol of love and beauty.

English · Variant of Marvin, from Welsh 'Merfyn' meaning 'sea hill' or 'marrow-famous friend.'

Persian · From Persian meaning 'king of light'; traditionally one of the Three Wise Men (Magi) in Christian lore.

English · English place-based name meaning 'land by the lake or sea,' from Old English 'mere' and 'land.'

Spanish · Spanish diminutive of Domingo, from Latin 'Dominicus' meaning 'of the Lord' or 'born on Sunday.'

English · Modern English blend name, possibly combining Mar- with -lan, sometimes linked to a pleasant land or sea-related imagery.

German · German surname-turned-given-name, a variant of Marcus/Mark, ultimately from the Roman god Mars.

Welsh · Welsh name from Meirionnydd, a historic region in Wales, possibly meaning 'marrow' or 'strong.'

Latin · Variant of Morris, from Latin 'Maurus' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish,' a medieval favorite.

Latin · Short form of Marcellus or Marcel, from Latin 'Mars' the Roman god of war.

English · Short form or variant of Emerald, from the precious green gemstone.

German · Low German variant of Martin, from Latin 'Martinus' meaning of Mars.

English · From Greek 'methodos' meaning pursuit or system; a rare word-name used as a given name.

English · From the English word or a variant of the surname Mooney, from Irish meaning wealthy or rich.

Scottish · Scottish Gaelic patronymic meaning 'son of Donald,' where Donald means world ruler.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning to protect or to guard, written with the kanji 守.

French · Anglo-Norman surname from 'Le Mans' in France, denoting someone from that region.

Japanese · Japanese name combining 'masa' (righteous, correct) and 'yuki' (happiness, snow), meaning righteous joy.

English · English surname from Old English 'mæd' meaning meadow, or referring to the honey drink.

German · Frisian-German short form of names beginning with 'Mein-' meaning strength or power.

Welsh · Variant spelling of Meredith, from Welsh 'mawredd' meaning great lord or sea protector.

German · Dutch form of Michael, from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning who is like God.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning man of the path or crossroads, combining 'michi' (path) and 'o' (man).

English · English place name meaning middle town or middle settlement, from Old English elements.

French · French diminutive name meaning small or lesser, used as both surname and given name.

English · English occupational surname for someone who minted coins, from Old English 'mynetere.'

Latin · From Latin 'minus' meaning smaller, or possibly a variant related to the mythological King Minos.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning tribute, offering, or devotion, conveying loyalty and service.

German · German surname from 'muot' (courage) and 'hart' (strong), meaning brave and strong in spirit.

English · English place name meaning the ford by the mill, from Old English 'myln' and 'ford.'

English · Modern blend name possibly combining Murray and Merlin, evoking the legendary wizard.

Welsh · Variant of Merlin, from Welsh 'Myrddin' meaning sea fortress, the legendary Arthurian wizard.

French · Variant of Marjorie, derived from Margaret (pearl) or the herb marjoram.

Welsh · Variant of Muriel, from Celtic elements meaning bright or shining sea.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning pathway or road, symbolizing a righteous life journey.

Japanese · Japanese name combining mitsu (light/shine) and ye (branch or blessing).

Japanese · Japanese name combining mitsu (light/shine) and yo (generation or world).

French · Variant of Madeline, from Magdalene meaning 'of Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee.

Hebrew · Elaborated form of Martha, from Aramaic meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house.'

Hebrew · Compound of Mary (bitter/beloved) and Sue (lily), a mid-20th-century American double name.

German · Diminutive elaboration of Maud, from the Germanic Matilda meaning 'mighty in battle.'

Latin · Possibly from Latin 'Madia' (a plant genus) or a variant of Madea/Media from Greek mythology.

English · American compound of Mary (bitter/beloved) and Beth (house of God), a mid-century blend.

Latin · Feminine form of Marcin/Marcus, from the Roman god Mars, meaning 'dedicated to Mars.'

Welsh · Variant of Marian or from Welsh roots; may relate to the Latin 'Marianus' meaning 'of the sea.'

English · Variant of Mildred, from Old English 'milde' (gentle) and 'þryð' (strength), meaning 'gentle strength.'

English · Southern American compound of Maggie (from Margaret, "pearl") and Lean (from Eileen or Helen).

German · German form of Malvina, coined by poet James Macpherson from Gaelic mala mhin meaning "smooth brow."

French · Variant of Marguerite, from Greek margarites meaning "pearl."

English · Informal variant of Margery or Margaret, from Greek margarites meaning "pearl."

French · Phonetic variant of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret, meaning "pearl" from Greek.

Latin · Italian feminine diminutive of Martin, from Latin Martinus meaning "dedicated to Mars, god of war."

English · Compound of Mary (Hebrew, "beloved" or "bitter") and Lois (Greek, "more desirable").

Hebrew · From Hebrew mazel meaning "luck" or "good fortune," used as a given name.

Latin · Latin name meaning "married woman" or "lady of the household," also a Roman saint's name.

English · Diminutive of Maud, itself from Germanic Mathilde meaning "mighty in battle," with Irish -een suffix.

English · Pet form of Amelia (Germanic, "industrious") or Emily, used as an independent diminutive name.

German · Variant of Millicent, from Germanic Amalswinth meaning "strong worker" or "industrious strength."

German · Rare Germanic compound name combining elements meaning "famous" and "battle," a variant of similar medieval names.

English · English diminutive of Margaret ("pearl") or Miriam, used independently as a casual pet name.

Slavic · Czech and Slavic name from mil meaning "gracious" or "young and dear."

English · Variant of Mildred, from Old English milde (gentle) and thryth (strength), meaning "gentle strength."

English · Informal pet form of Michelle (Hebrew via French, "who is like God"), used as an endearing diminutive.

English · Blend of Myrtle (Greek, the evergreen shrub) and the suffix -ene, or a variant of Marlene.

French · Short form of Madeleine, ultimately from Hebrew Magdalene meaning 'tower.'

French · Elaborated diminutive of Madeleine, from Hebrew Magdalene meaning 'tower.'

English · Phonetic variant of Madeline, from Hebrew Magdalene meaning 'woman of Magdala.'

Spanish · Rare variant related to Mercedes, from Latin 'merces' meaning mercy or grace.

Spanish · Variant spelling of Mercedes, from Spanish 'María de las Mercedes' meaning Mary of Mercies.

English · Blend of Mary and the suffix -ene, or variant of Marina meaning 'of the sea.'

Greek · Variant spelling of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

English · Compound of Maria and Bell, combining 'wished-for child' with 'beautiful.'

English · Compound of Mary and Agnes; combines 'wished-for child' with Greek 'hagne' meaning pure.

English · Compound of Mary and Alyce (Alice), combining 'wished-for child' with 'noble.'

English · Compound of Mary and Lena (from Helena), blending 'wished-for child' with 'bright light.'

Italian · Diminutive form related to Marzia (Italian Marcia), from Latin Mars, the god of war.

English · Elaborated form of Maud, from Old French Mahaut meaning 'mighty in battle.'

English · Compound of May (the month or from Margaret) and the suffix -del, a Southern coinage.

English · Diminutive blend of May with the French suffix -nette, meaning 'little May.'

Greek · From Greek 'melete' meaning practice or contemplation; also a mythological muse of meditation.

English · Compound of Meri (from Mary or 'merry') and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath').

Welsh · Variant of Meredith, from Welsh 'Maredudd' meaning great lord or sea protector.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'beautiful blessing child,' from mi (beautiful), e (blessing), ko (child).

French · From French 'mignon' meaning dainty, delicate, or darling.

English · English word name meaning joy, gladness, or laughter, used as a virtue name.

Italian · Diminutive related to Mona or from Latin 'moneta' meaning advisor; also linked to the mint.

Irish · Irish variant of Moira, from Greek 'moira' meaning fate or destiny.

English · Short form of Myrtle, from the Greek myrtle plant symbolizing love and immortality.

English · Elaborated spelling of Myrtle, from the evergreen shrub sacred to Aphrodite.

Slavic · Slavic name derived from 'mir' meaning peace or world, popular in Serbian and Croatian cultures.

English · Patronymic from Mark, derived from Latin Marcus, linked to Mars the Roman god of war.

French · From Old French morel meaning 'dark-skinned,' derived from Latin maurus (Moorish).

German · Variant of Maynard, from Germanic 'magin' (strength) and 'hard' (brave), meaning brave strength.

English · English place-name meaning settlement by the sandy ground or man's town.

French · Variant of Marcel, from Latin 'Marcellus' meaning little warrior, dedicated to Mars.

English · From English meaning a type of fertile soil, or a short form of Marlin or Marlowe.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning pine tree man, famously borne by haiku poet Matsuo Bashō.

French · From Germanic 'magan' (strength) and 'hard' (brave), borne by the weather saint of France.

German · Variant of Mendel, from Yiddish Menahem meaning 'comforter' or a German pet form of names beginning with 'man-'.

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?'

English · Variant of Milford, an English place name meaning 'ford by the mill'.

Greek · From Greek mythology, the legendary king of Crete and son of Zeus, possibly meaning 'king' in ancient Cretan.

Scottish · Scottish-Irish surname turned given name, possibly from Gaelic 'magh' (plain) and 'fada' (long).

Scottish · Scottish place name from Gaelic 'moine rois' meaning 'moor on the promontory', with French influence.

English · English surname and place name meaning 'moor land' or 'marshland', denoting someone who lived near open wasteland.

Hebrew · Variant of Mammon or Arabic name meaning "trustworthy"; also a biblical reference to wealth.

French · Rare name possibly derived from French place names or as a diminutive form of related names.

Latin · Hungarian form of Martin, from the Roman god Mars, meaning "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars."

Japanese · Japanese name meaning "righteous governance" or "correct model," from masa (correct) and nori (rule).

English · English occupational name meaning "mower" or "one who mows," from Old English mæth.

German · German and Scandinavian form of Maurice, from Latin Mauritius meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish."

Scottish · Scottish-Irish surname used as a given name, likely from a Gaelic place name meaning "cliff settlement."

Scottish · Anglicized form of Mac Néill, meaning "son of Neil," where Neil means "champion" or "cloud."

English · Variant of Melbourne, an English place name meaning "mill stream" or "stream by the mill."

French · Variant of Elroy, from Old French meaning "the king," a name of noble association.

English · Variant of Melvin, possibly from Scottish Gaelic meaning "council protector" or "smooth brow."

Welsh · Variant of Merlin, from Welsh Myrddin meaning "sea fortress," the legendary Arthurian wizard.

English · English place name meaning "pleasant meadow" or "boundary clearing."

Hebrew · Hebrew name referring to Mount Meron in Israel; can also mean "sheep" or "flock."

English · English occupational surname meaning "miller," one who grinds grain at a mill.

Slavic · Slavic name composed of elements meaning "peace" and "glory" — "famous for peace."

Japanese · Japanese name meaning "fullness," "abundance," or "to fulfill," conveying completeness.

Japanese · Japanese variant of Miyako or Miyoko, meaning 'beautiful child' or 'capital city child.'

English · Variant of Marilyn, a blend of Mary (Hebrew 'wished-for child') and the suffix -lyn.

Hebrew · Italian feminine elaboration of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God.'

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Miriam, the original Hebrew form meaning 'wished-for child' or 'sea of bitterness.'

English · American blend of Mary and Lee, combining "bitter/beloved" with "meadow."

English · Rare variant of Ethel, from Old English æthel meaning "noble."

French · From Latin molina meaning "mill"; also a French place name.

Hebrew · Phonetic variant of Madeline, from Magdalene meaning woman from Magdala, a biblical town.

Hebrew · Creative respelling of Madeline, derived from Mary Magdalene, meaning of Magdala.

English · Short form possibly related to Martha (Aramaic for lady) or a Germanic name element.

Latin · Elaboration of Marina with French suffix -elle, meaning little one of the sea.

French · French compound of Mary (bitter/beloved) and Hélène (bright light), popular in Francophone regions.

French · Rare French-inspired invented name, possibly evoking 'mademoiselle' with a modern twist.

Hebrew · Contracted form of Magdalene, referencing Mary of Magdala, a Biblical town.

Arabic · From Arabic 'mahdi' meaning 'guided one' or 'rightly guided.'

Greek · Variant spelling of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.'

Greek · Variant spelling of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.'

Hebrew · Variant of Martha, from Aramaic 'marta' meaning 'lady' or 'mistress.'

Hebrew · Combination of Mary (bitter/beloved, Hebrew) and Dell (small valley).

English · Diminutive blend of May and the -cel suffix, evoking springtime and sweetness.

English · Pet form likely derived from Melissa or Melvin, used as an affectionate diminutive.

Arabic · Arabic form of Miriam/Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.'

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'beautiful eternal world' or 'a thousand generations of wisdom.'

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'beautiful helpful child' or 'child of beautiful bloom.'

Irish · Variant of Morna from Gaelic 'muirne,' meaning 'beloved' or 'affection.'

French · French-influenced name possibly from Malina (little apple) or a variant of Madeline.

Greek · Variant spelling of Margaret, from Greek margarites meaning pearl.

Greek · Variant of Margery, a medieval French form of Margaret meaning pearl.

Greek · German-influenced variant of Margaret, from Greek margarites meaning pearl.

Hebrew · Compound of Maria (Hebrew, wished-for child) and Alice (Germanic, noble).

Latin · Variant of Marvel, from Latin mirabilis meaning wonderful or astonishing.

Hebrew · French diminutive of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam meaning wished-for child.

Hebrew · Short form of Mary or variant of Meryl, ultimately from Hebrew Miriam.

Hebrew · Southern American compound of Mary (wished-for child) and Lue, a form of Lou.

German · Variant of Matilda, from Germanic maht (might) and hild (battle), meaning mighty in battle.

English · Modern blend of Maude (from Germanic Matilda, mighty in battle) with the -ean suffix.

Latin · Variant of Maxine, from Latin maximus meaning greatest.

German · Variant of Millicent, from Germanic amal (work) and swinth (strength), meaning strong worker.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning pathway or wisdom; also a diminutive of Michelle in English.

French · French double diminutive of mignon (dainty, darling); also a fragrant garden plant.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning beautiful child or peak child, from mine (peak) and ko (child).

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'hundred generations' or 'peach world,' from 'momo' (peach/hundred) and 'yo' (generation/world).

French · French name derived from 'muguet,' meaning lily of the valley, evoking the fragrant spring flower.