Baby names starting with M

Irish · Irish name, an anglicized form of 'Muircheartach,' meaning 'sea ruler' or 'skilled navigator.'

Irish · Variant of Myrna, from the Irish Gaelic 'Muirne,' meaning 'beloved' or 'affection.'

Irish · Anglicized Irish-Scottish surname meaning 'son of Caddo' or 'son of the hound,' used as a given name.

Spanish · Basque/Spanish diminutive of Magdalena, or Irish variant of Malone meaning 'devotee of St. John.'

Scottish · Variant spelling of Malcolm, from Gaelic "Maol Coluim" meaning devotee of St. Columba.

English · English topographic name for someone living near a hill, from Old French "mont."

Latin · From Latin maior meaning "greater" or "superior"; also used as a Spanish variant form.

Scottish · Variant of Malcolm, from Scottish Gaelic Maol Choluim meaning "devotee of Saint Columba."

Japanese · Japanese name meaning "benefiting man" or "increasing man," from masu (increase) and o (man).

Scottish · Variant of Maxwell, from a Scottish place name meaning "great stream" (Maccus's well).

German · Variant of Milo or Miles, from Germanic mil (generous) or Latin miles (soldier).

Scottish · Variant of Malcolm, from Scottish Gaelic Maol Choluim, meaning 'devotee of Saint Columba.'

Italian · Italian diminutive of Marcellus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of war.

English · Variant of Morris, from Latin Mauritius meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.'

Japanese · Japanese name combining masa ('righteous, correct') and haru ('spring, clear weather').

Japanese · Japanese name combining masa ('righteous') and nobu ('faith, trust'), meaning 'righteous trust.'

English · English surname from the Norman French place name Macé, meaning 'Maccius's estate.'

English · Modern blend of Max ('greatest') with the Hebrew suffix -el ('God').

English · English place-based name meaning 'land of the meadow' or 'May's land.'

Scottish · Anglicized Gaelic Mac Gille Uidhir, meaning 'son of the servant of Odhar' or 'son of the cleric.'

Scottish · From Gaelic Mac Cionaodha, meaning 'son of Cionaodh (born of fire).'

English · English surname from Old English meaning 'middle meadow' or 'meadow clearing.'

German · Germanic compound name blending elements of Melvin and Albert, meaning 'mill-bright.'

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

English · From the architectural term for a battlement's solid section, or a variant of Merlin.

English · Variant of Milburn, an Old English place name meaning 'mill stream.'

English · Short form of Milton, meaning 'mill town' or 'settlement by the mill.'

English · Rare name, possibly a phonetic variant of Marvel, meaning 'to wonder at.'

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

French · From the River Marne in France, of Gaulish origin; used as a given name after the WWI battles.

English · Possibly derived from May (the month or hawthorn) with a feminine suffix, or variant of Mona.

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

Scottish · Feminine elaboration of Melvin, from Scottish Gaelic meaning 'smooth brow' or 'chief.'

Irish · Variant of Molly, a medieval diminutive of Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.'

English · Rare endearment name, likely a pet form or diminutive used as a given name.

French · Rare name possibly derived from the French geological term for a twin crystal, or a creative respelling of Mabel.

Italian · Italian or French diminutive form, likely derived from Maria or Mana with the feminine -etta suffix.

English · Blend of Maude (Germanic 'mighty in battle') with the French feminine suffix -line.

English · Rare name blending May (the spring month or from Margaret) with the suffix -tha, possibly influenced by Martha.

French · French and German short form, possibly a diminutive of Melanie (Greek 'dark') or related to the French place name.

English · From the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, derived from Old English 'Mierce' meaning 'people of the borderlands.'

Hebrew · Biblical place name from Hebrew meaning 'quarrel' or 'contention,' where Moses struck the rock for water.

Welsh · Feminine form of Mervyn, from Welsh elements meaning 'sea hill' or 'great lord.'

Japanese · Japanese feminine name that can mean 'beautiful blessing' or 'beautiful branch,' depending on kanji used.

French · French diminutive of Modeste, from Latin 'modestus' meaning 'moderate, modest, unassuming.'

French · French-influenced variant of Madeleine, from Magdalene, meaning "of Magdala" (a town in Galilee).

French · Shortened form of Madeleine/Magdalene, meaning "woman from Magdala."

French · Variant spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, referring to the biblical town of Magdala.

German · Short form or variant of Magdalene, meaning "of Magdala," or a Germanic pet name.

French · French feminine variant of Marcel, from Latin Marcellus, meaning "young warrior" (dedicated to Mars).

English · Possibly a blend of Mary and Dell, or from Hebrew meaning "joyful rebellion by the meadow."

French · Variant of Marjorie/Margery, from Margaret, Greek margarites meaning "pearl."

German · Dutch/German form of Margaret, from Greek margarites meaning "pearl."

French · Elaborated French form of Marguerite, meaning "pearl" and also "daisy" in French.

English · Modern blend of Mary and Gene, combining beloved and well-born.

French · French variant of Maris, meaning 'of the sea,' linked to Latin stella maris.

English · Phonetic respelling of Marjorie, from the French form of Margaret meaning pearl.

English · Variant spelling of Marian, combining Mary (beloved) with the -an suffix.

English · Modern blend of Marvel and Evelyn, suggesting wonder and beauty.

German · Germanic feminine form derived from Marcellus, meaning dedicated to Mars.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'growing branch' or 'increasing blessing.'

English · Southern double name combining Mattie (gift of God) and Lee (meadow).

English · Elaboration of Maude, from the Germanic Matilda meaning strength in battle.

English · Southern compound of May (the spring month) and Dean (valley).

English · Phonetic respelling of 'my lady,' used as an affectionate given name.

English · Contracted form of Mildred, from Old English meaning gentle strength.

English · Variant spelling of Myrtle, from the evergreen shrub symbolizing love.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'beautiful inlet' or 'beautiful branch.'

English · Variant of Molene or Molleen, a diminutive form of Molly meaning bitter or beloved.

English · From the French moré meaning dark-skinned, or a place-based surname turned given name.

English · Diminutive of Moses, meaning drawn from the water, used for girls in the South.

English · Variant of Myra, possibly coined from Latin 'mirari' meaning to admire.

Japanese · Japanese name combining "masa" (correct/elegant) and "toshi" (wise/prosperous).

English · Variant of Melvin, possibly from Irish Mael meaning 'chief' and vin meaning 'friend.'

English · Variant of Miles or Mills, from an occupational surname for a mill worker.

English · Old English place name meaning boundary wood or lake wood.

English · Anglo-Norman variant of Matthew, from Hebrew meaning gift of God.

Greek · Variant of Milo, from Germanic 'mil' meaning gracious or soldier.

Spanish · From Spanish/Latin meaning mulberry tree, or relating to moral character.

Irish · From Irish Gaelic 'murchadh' meaning sea warrior or sea battler.

Irish · Anglicized form of Irish Ó Maol Aodha, meaning 'descendant of the devotee of Aodh (fire god)'.

Welsh · Variant of Marvin, from Welsh 'Merfyn' meaning 'sea hill' or 'great lord'.

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

English · Variant of Millard, an Old English occupational name meaning 'keeper of the mill.'

English · Rare name blending Germanic elements, possibly meaning 'gentle friend' from 'mild' and 'wine' (friend).

English · English surname from Middle English 'mennis,' referring to common land or a shared meadow.

Japanese · Japanese name commonly written as 光義 meaning 'light and righteousness' or 'shining virtue.'

English · English place name meaning 'moorland' or 'land on the moor,' from Old English 'mor' and 'land.'

Latin · Variant of Morris, from Latin Mauritius meaning 'dark-skinned,' referring to a Moor.

German · German occupational surname, variant of Meyer/Meier meaning 'steward' or 'tenant farmer.'

English · English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Munn,' where Munn derives from Old Norse 'munr' (mind/spirit).

French · French feminine diminutive of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God?'

Spanish · Spanish feminine diminutive of Marcos, or a feminization of Marquis, suggesting noble rank.

French · Elaboration of Maud blended with Magdalene, from Hebrew meaning 'woman from Magdala.'

English · Rare American coined name of uncertain origin, possibly an invented modern feminine form.

English · Variant spelling of Mildred, from Old English 'mild' (gentle) + 'thryth' (strength).

English · Southern-style compound of Minnie (diminutive of Wilhelmina, 'resolute protector') and Lee.

Irish · Blend of Mae and Irene or variant of Maureen, meaning 'star of the sea' or 'peace.'

English · Diminutive combining Mae (from Margaret, 'pearl') with the Italian suffix -etta.

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

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

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

English · Diminutive of Merna or Merle; possibly from Irish Gaelic 'beloved.'

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'beautiful branch' or 'beautiful blessing.'

English · Rare variant possibly related to Maude, from Germanic 'maht' meaning strength.

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

German · Scandinavian short form of Magdalene, meaning "of Magdala" (a town by the Sea of Galilee).

Hebrew · Blend of Maria and Helene, combining "beloved/bitter" with "bright, shining light."

German · German blend of Maria and Elisabeth, combining "beloved" with "God is my oath."

French · Possibly from the French river Marne or a surname variant, meaning "from Marne."

English · Variant of Marilyn, a blend of Mary and Lynn, meaning "beloved" plus "lake."

English · From English "marvel" (Old French merveille), meaning "wonderful, wondrous one."

Welsh · Feminine form of Marvin, from Welsh Merfyn meaning "sea hill" or "great lord."

Hebrew · Compound of Mary (Hebrew, "beloved") and Lea (Old English, "meadow").

German · Pet form of Mathilda, from Germanic maht-hild meaning "strength in battle."

German · Czech/Polish form of Matilda, from Germanic 'maht' (might) and 'hild' (battle), meaning mighty in battle.

English · Elaborated form of Maude, itself from Germanic Matilda meaning mighty in battle, with decorative suffix.

English · Elaborated form of May, referring to the month of May or the hawthorn blossom.

English · Pet form of Mercy or Mercedes, relating to compassion and grace.

English · Rare surname-derived given name, possibly related to a mill worker or variant of Mella.

English · Rare coined name, likely a variant or blend of Melina or Melvina, suggesting sweetness or dark beauty.

Spanish · Variant spelling of Mercedes, from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, meaning mercies or graces.

Latin · Short form of Miranda, from Latin 'mirandus' meaning admirable or wonderful.

Latin · Variant spelling of Monica, possibly from Greek 'monos' (alone) or Latin 'monere' (to advise). Saint Monica was Augustine's mother.

English · Rare variant of Myrtis or Myrtle, derived from the myrtle plant, a symbol of love and beauty.

Latin · From Latin 'melior' meaning better or superior; also an Italian short form of Amelio.

English · Variant of Major, from Latin 'maior' meaning greater or elder.

English · English surname from place names meaning 'mill on the moor' or near a mill.

English · Diminutive form, often short for Milton or Mitchell; used as an independent name.

English · English surname from a place name, possibly meaning 'clearing where meetings are held.'

Irish · From Irish elements meaning 'sea land,' a surname turned given name.

Spanish · Spanish form of Saint Maclou (Machutus), a Welsh-Breton saint's name meaning 'bright prince.'

Latin · From Latin Martialis, meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'elegant tree' or 'true blossom,' from masa (true) + ki (tree).

Japanese · Japanese name combining matsu (pine tree) + ichi (one/first), meaning 'first pine.'

Scottish · Variant of McKinley, from Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh meaning 'son of the fair hero.'

Spanish · Spanish form of Greek Meletios, meaning 'caring' or 'attentive,' from melein (to care).

English · Variant of Maynard, from Germanic magan (strength) + hard (brave), meaning 'strong and brave.'

French · Variant of Maurice, from Latin Mauritius meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.'

Hebrew · Elaborate variant of Madeline, from Magdalene meaning 'of Magdala,' a town in ancient Israel.

Latin · From Latin 'mundus' meaning world, or a short form of Edmonda or Raimonda.

French · Variant of Marguerite, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl; also the French word for daisy.

English · Variant of Merry, from Old English 'myrige' meaning pleasant or joyful.

English · Likely a compound of Minnie and the suffix -ola, also a place name in Florida meaning 'much water.'

Hebrew · Variant of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee; associated with the biblical Mary Magdalene.

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

Latin · Feminine elaboration of Marcellus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, meaning 'warlike.'

Latin · French-influenced feminine form of Marcellus, meaning 'young warrior,' derived from the Roman god Mars.

Greek · Informal diminutive of Margaret, from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.'

German · Rare variant related to Maud, from the Germanic 'Mahthild' meaning 'mighty in battle.'

Greek · Phonetic respelling of Melanie, from the Greek 'melaina' meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired.'

English · Shortened form of America or an inventive name; sometimes linked to the place name.

Irish · Variant of Muriel, from Irish Gaelic 'Muirgheal' meaning 'bright sea' or 'sea-bright.'

Japanese · Japanese feminine name combining elements meaning 'beautiful' (mi) and 'night' or 'generation' (sayo).

Greek · Variant of Myrtis, derived from the Greek myrtle plant, a symbol of love and immortality.

Latin · Rare elaborated name, possibly a feminine form influenced by Latin roots or a modern coinage.

Hebrew · Variant of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee.

Spanish · From the Spanish capital city, possibly derived from Arabic 'majra' meaning 'water source.'

Hebrew · Variant of Magdalene, from Hebrew meaning 'woman from Magdala' on the Sea of Galilee.

French · Variant of Marguerite, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' also the French word for daisy.

English · Rare name, possibly a diminutive of Emanuel or Manuela, meaning 'God is with us.'

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

English · Variant of Marilyn, combining Mary (Hebrew 'bitter' or 'beloved') with Lynn ('lake').

Arabic · Variant of Maryam, the Arabic and Hebrew form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter.'

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

French · Variant of Martial or Martelle, from Latin Mars, the Roman god of war.

English · Blend of May (spring month) and Irene (Greek 'peace'), a modern combination name.

English · Pet form likely derived from Clementine or similar Latin names meaning 'merciful.'

French · Modern blend of Merle (French 'blackbird') and Lisa (Hebrew 'God's promise').

African · Rare name of possible Ethiopian origin meaning 'foundation' or Japanese phonetic variant.

Latin · Short form of Monica, possibly from Latin 'monere' meaning 'to advise' or of North African origin.

English · Southern American blend combining Muriel (Irish 'bright sea') with the suffix -lean.

English · Pet form related to Myra or Myrtle, possibly from Greek 'myrrh' or the myrtle plant.

Greek · Variant of Myrtle, from Greek 'myrtos,' the aromatic evergreen shrub symbolizing love.

Greek · Elaborated form of Myrtle, from Greek 'myrtos,' the evergreen plant sacred to Aphrodite.

Greek · Extended form of Myrtle, from Greek 'myrtos,' a plant symbolizing love and immortality.

English · From an English surname of Norse origin meaning Mosi's farmstead.

Italian · Italian short form of Tommaso (Thomas), meaning 'twin.'

Japanese · Japanese name meaning to learn or to study, conveying scholarly aspiration.

German · Variant of Manfred, from Germanic elements meaning man of peace or strength and peace.

German · Variant of Maynard, from Germanic elements meaning brave strength or hardy power.

English · English place name meaning settlement where mint or herbs grow.

English · From Germanic mod meaning courage, spirit, or mind.

English · English place name meaning mule settlement or Mula's farmstead.

French · From the Old French 'malart,' originally a wild drake; used as a surname turned given name.

Latin · Diminutive form related to Latin 'manus' (hand) or a pet form of names like Mansfield.

Latin · Variant of Marcellus, from Latin 'Marcus,' linked to Mars, the Roman god of war.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'righteous victory,' from 'masa' (correct) and 'katsu' (win).

Slavic · Latinized form of Mieczysław, from Slavic elements meaning 'sword' and 'glory.'

German · Old German name from 'mein' (strength) and 'rad' (counsel), meaning 'strong counsel.'

English · Middle English surname meaning 'merry man,' denoting a cheerful or pleasant person.

Slavic · Latinized variant of Mieczysław, meaning 'sword of glory' in Old Slavic.

Spanish · Variant spelling of Miguel, the Spanish form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God.'

English · Rare name possibly combining 'mil' (dear) with an English suffix; variant of Melvin.

French · From Old French/Italian 'mondo' meaning 'world,' or a diminutive place surname.

English · Elaborated spelling of Marilyn, a blend of Mary (bitter/beloved) and Lynn (lake).

Spanish · Spanish/Latin diminutive, possibly from Melita (Greek for honey) or a pet form of Amalia.

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

Scottish · Variant of Malvina, from Gaelic meaning 'smooth brow,' coined by poet Ossian.

French · Possibly a French-influenced diminutive or surname-derived given name meaning 'little advisor.'

English · Rare regional American name of uncertain etymology, possibly a blend of Mae and -oma.

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

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

Hebrew · Compound name blending Mary (Hebrew, bitter/beloved) with Frances (Latin, free one).

Hebrew · Compound name blending Mary (Hebrew, bitter/beloved) with Jean (French form of John).

Latin · From Latin 'marinus' meaning of the sea, with diminutive suffix -ell.

English · Modern blended name, possibly a variant of Velma or Thelma, of uncertain etymology.

English · Feminine form of Melvin, from Scottish meaning 'smooth brow' or 'chief.'

English · Modern blend of Millie (from Millicent, meaning strong worker) with the -ison suffix.

French · Variant of Mabel, from Latin amabilis meaning 'lovable.' Norman French form that became popular in English.

English · Variant of Madge (pet form of Margaret, Greek margarites 'pearl') with diminutive -el ending.

Latin · Variant of Marcella, feminine of Marcellus, from Latin Mars (the Roman god of war).

English · Rare feminine form possibly from Old English mearð (marten) or a blend of Mar- and -dine. American coinage.

Spanish · Spanish compound devotional name: María de Jesús, meaning 'Mary of Jesus.' Honors the Virgin Mary and Christ.

English · A modern compound of Mary (bitter/beloved) and Grace (divine favor), blending two classic feminine names.

Slavic · Finnish and Slavic form of Maria, ultimately from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter or beloved.

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

English · Diminutive of Martha, from Aramaic meaning lady or mistress of the house.

English · Rare variant likely derived from Mabel or Marvel, suggesting lovable or wondrous.

English · Feminine elaboration of Max (from Latin Maximus, meaning greatest) with a decorative -ola suffix.

English · Phonetic respelling of Mary or Marie, ultimately from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter or beloved.

English · Rare blend of Melvin and Alfred, combining elements meaning 'council protector' and 'elf counsel.'

English · Variant of Merton, an English place name meaning 'settlement by the lake or moor.'

German · From German 'Mandel' meaning 'almond'; an occupational name for an almond trader.

Spanish · From Catalan/Occitan 'mas' meaning 'farmstead'; also a short form of Thomas.

English · English surname-turned-given-name, possibly a diminutive of Wilmot or a place name.

English · English place name from Old English mael (cross, monument) and dun (hill), meaning hill with a cross.

Spanish · Variant or shortened form of Manuel, from Hebrew Immanuel meaning God is with us.

Japanese · Japanese name combining masa (correct, just) and kazu (harmony), meaning righteous harmony.

English · Rare blend of Melvin and Elvis; Melvin derives from Old English meaning council protector.

English · Variant of Moulton, an English place name meaning farmstead by the mule enclosure or mill town.

French · Variant of Margine or diminutive of Margaret, from Latin 'margarita' meaning pearl.

French · French-influenced variant of Marilyn, blending Mary ('bitter/beloved') and Lynn ('lake').

Irish · Anglicized form of Irish Muirín, meaning 'beloved' or 'little dear one.'

Hebrew · Variant of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee.

English · Elaboration of English 'maid,' meaning a young unmarried woman.

French · French word for the herb sweet marjoram, used as a botanical given name.

Hebrew · Compound of Martha (Aramaic, 'lady of the house') and Jane ('God is gracious').

Latin · Rare variant possibly related to Marcella, from Latin Mars, the god of war.

English · Modern blend of Meri (cheerful) and Lynn (Welsh, lake).

French · Variant of Madeline, from Magdalene, referring to Mary of Magdala (tower) in the Bible.

Latin · Diminutive of Marcia, from Latin Marcus, linked to Mars the Roman god of war.

Spanish · Portuguese and Catalan form of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

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

French · Variant of Marjorie (from Margaret, meaning pearl), possibly influenced by the herb marjoram.

French · French-influenced diminutive, possibly from Marna (of the sea) with the -ette suffix.

English · Diminutive of Martha, from Aramaic meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house'.

English · Elaborated form of Marvel, from Old French 'merveille' meaning 'wonder' or 'miracle'.

English · Compound of Mary (Hebrew 'bitter/beloved') and Jayne, a variant of Jane meaning 'God is gracious'.

English · Phonetic respelling of Michael, from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God'.

English · Rare invented name blending May (spring month) with the suffix -oma, suggesting beauty and warmth.

English · Variant spelling of Myrtle, from the evergreen shrub symbolizing love and immortality.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'light,' 'honey,' or 'three,' depending on the kanji used.

English · Rare feminine name possibly derived from French 'montrer' meaning 'to show' or 'to reveal'.

English · Variant of Montrey/Montgomery, from Norman French meaning 'mountain of the powerful one'.

English · From Latin 'muralis' meaning 'of or relating to a wall'; rare as a given name.

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

French · Old French variant of Mathieu (Matthew), from Hebrew meaning 'gift of God'.

Latin · Variant of Marcel, from Latin Marcellus meaning 'young warrior' or dedicated to Mars.

Spanish · Spanish variant of Marcelino, from Latin Marcellinus meaning 'little warrior of Mars'.

Welsh · Variant of Meyrick or Merrick, from Welsh Meurig meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'sea ruler'.

French · From French 'mardi' meaning 'Tuesday' (Mars's day), sometimes given to Tuesday-born children.

Irish · Gaelic patronymic surname meaning 'son of Daniel' (God is my judge), used as a given name.

French · Variant of Marvel, from Old French 'merveille' meaning 'wonder' or 'miracle.'

German · Germanic surname and place name from the city of Metz in Lorraine, of ancient Celtic origin.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'tree trunk man' or 'three branches together,' conveying strength.

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

French · French-influenced variant of Maurice, from Latin 'Mauritius' meaning 'dark-skinned.'

English · English diminutive or nickname, possibly from Old English 'mott' meaning 'stump' or a pet form of Matthew.

French · French-Italian feminine diminutive related to 'marche,' suggesting a little warrior or marcher.

English · Modern English blend of Merry and Lynn, meaning 'joyful lake' or 'cheerful.'

Spanish · Spanish feminine form of Miguel, from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God?'

French · Variant of Marjorie, derived from Margaret, meaning 'pearl' via Old French.

German · Modern variant possibly derived from Madeline or Madison, meaning 'son of Maud' or 'tower'.

Latin · Diminutive form related to Mars, the Roman god of war, via French feminine suffix.

English · Cheerful combination of Merry (joyful) and Lee (meadow), an English invention.

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

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

Hebrew · Modern compound of Mary ('bitter/beloved') and Dell ('small valley').

Hebrew · Modern blend of Mary ('bitter/beloved') and Lea ('meadow' or 'weary').

Hebrew · Compound of Martha ('lady/mistress' in Aramaic) and the suffix -ree.

Irish · Irish form of Máire (Mary), meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.'

Japanese · Japanese name from 'mutsu' (harmony, affection) and 'ko' (child).

Hebrew · Variant of Magdalena, meaning 'woman from Magdala,' a town by the Sea of Galilee.

Latin · From Latin 'majestas' meaning majesty, grandeur, and sovereign dignity.

French · Rare name possibly from Old French 'mal veiré' or a blend of Malvina and Avery.

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

Greek · Variant spelling of Maggie/Margie, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Maria, from Hebrew Miriam, possibly meaning 'wished-for child.'

Hebrew · Combination name blending Mary (Hebrew, 'wished-for child') and Jo (short for Josephine).

French · Variant spelling of Marjorie, from Old French form of Margaret meaning pearl.

German · Variant of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene popularized in early 20th century.

Latin · Diminutive of Marna or Marina, from Latin 'marinus' meaning of the sea.

Latin · Variant of Martine, feminine of Martin, from Latin 'Martinus' meaning devoted to Mars.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'true clarity' or 'increasing beauty,' from 真澄 or 益美.

Greek · Rare variant related to Melissa (Greek 'honey bee') or Melusine from medieval legend.

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

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

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

Italian · Place-based name derived from the Italian city of Modena in Emilia-Romagna.

Irish · Irish name from Gaelic 'muadhnait' meaning noble or gentle, an anglicized form of Moyna.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'hundred blessings' or 'peach branch,' from 百恵 or 百枝.

Latin · From Latin 'morus' meaning mulberry; also a literary name used by Edgar Allan Poe.

English · Diminutive name evoking the Greek Muses, the goddesses of arts and inspiration.

English · Scottish-English surname of uncertain origin, used as a given name in the American South.

Irish · Variant of Murrell, from Irish Muirgel meaning 'sea bright' or 'shining sea.'

Norse · Scandinavian name from Old Norse elements meaning 'courage' and 'counsel.'

Scottish · From Gaelic 'Muireadhach' meaning 'sea warrior' or 'mariner.'

Chinese · Common Chinese name element (麻 or 玛); also used as a short form of Mary or Margaret in English.

Italian · Italian diminutive form related to the name Marchetti or a feminization of Marc, meaning "dedicated to Mars."

French · French double diminutive of Marie (Mary), literally "little Marion"; also refers to a puppet figure.

English · Elaboration of Maid or Maida (maiden/young woman) with a diminutive -ell suffix.

Scottish · Elaboration of Malvina, a name coined by poet James Macpherson meaning smooth brow.

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

English · Modern variant possibly blending Mary and the suffix -les, or a form of Marlys.

English · Extremely rare modern coined name of uncertain etymology, possibly a phonetic invention.

English · Informal diminutive, likely a pet form of Margaret (pearl).

English · Elaboration of Myra (myrrh or admirable) with the suffix -line, a modern compound.

English · Southern American double name combining Mae (from Mary/Margaret) and Dean.

Hebrew · Variant of Magdalena, meaning 'of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee meaning 'tower').

Greek · Phonetic variant of Melissa, from Greek 'melissa' meaning 'honeybee'.

Greek · Truncated or variant form of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'.

Greek · Blend of Margaret ('pearl') and Jean ('God is gracious'); a mid-century combination name.

Hebrew · Compound of Maria (from Hebrew Miriam) and Alyce (noble), a mid-century blended name.

French · French compound name meaning 'Mary the angel,' from Marie + Ange (angel).

French · Variant of Marianne, combining Marie (bitter/beloved) and Anne (grace).

Latin · From Latin 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea'; a feminine form related to Marinella.

German · Diminutive variant of Marlene, itself a blend of Maria and Magdalene.

Persian · Biblical name (Esther 1:14), one of the seven princes of Persia; meaning 'worthy' in Persian.

Irish · Feminine variant of Marvin, possibly from Irish 'Méirín' or Welsh 'sea hill'.

Persian · Feminine of Melchior, from Persian meaning 'king of light'; used in Spanish-speaking cultures.

English · Rare coined name blending Mel- (from Melissa or Melinda) with the suffix -zina (life/beauty).

English · Rare name possibly from Old English elements 'mild' (gentle) and a shortened suffix.

Hebrew · Feminine diminutive of Moses (Hebrew 'drawn from water') with Italian -etta suffix.

Irish · From Irish 'maigh' meaning 'plain' or 'field'; also a Chinese surname (梅) meaning 'plum'.

Welsh · Blend evoking Welsh 'Myrddin' (Merlin) with -dell (valley); a rare mid-century feminine form.

Greek · Elaboration of Myra (possibly from Greek 'myrrh' or 'admirable') with feminine suffix -eta.

Greek · Spanish form of Miltiades, from Greek meltos meaning 'red earth'; also a papal saint name.

English · English surname of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of a Norman place name or occupational term.

French · Variant of Manville, from Old French meaning 'great estate' or 'great town.'

Spanish · Spanish elaboration of Martin, from Latin Martinus meaning 'of Mars, the god of war.'

Irish · From Irish Gaelic Ó Meallain meaning 'pleasant' or 'agreeable one.'

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

Japanese · Short form with multiple origins; in Japanese can mean 'gate' or 'crest,' also a diminutive in English.

English · Diminutive of Mortimer, from Old French meaning 'dead sea' or 'still water.'

English · Elaboration of Melva (possibly Celtic 'smooth brow') with the suffix -ine.

French · French-style diminutive, possibly a feminine pet form echoing Nanette, meaning little gracious one.

English · Rare modern name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Mary and Barbara.

Greek · Elaborated form of Margaret, from Greek margarites meaning pearl.

English · Modern compound blending May (the spring month) with Ethel (Old English for noble).

French · Variant of Merle, from French merle meaning blackbird, with an added suffix.

Japanese · Japanese feminine name; common readings include 'true chronicle child' (真紀子) or 'precious child.'

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

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

Italian · Italian variant or elaboration of Maria, from Hebrew Miriam; may also echo Latin 'sea' (mare).

French · French compound name joining Marie (Hebrew, 'bitter/beloved') and Jeanne (Hebrew, 'God is gracious').

English · American compound of Martha ('lady, mistress' in Aramaic) and Ann ('grace' in Hebrew).

Chinese · East Asian name; in Chinese (美) means 'beautiful,' in Korean can mean 'beauty' or 'charm.'

French · French form of Melanie, from Greek melaina meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired.'

English · Rare American name, possibly a blend of Merle ('blackbird' in French) and Dell ('valley').

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

French · Elaborated form related to French Moncel, a place name meaning 'small hill'.

Scottish · Diminutive of Murdoch, from Gaelic Muireadhach meaning 'sea warrior' or 'mariner'.

English · Modern blend of Myrtle (a nature name from the evergreen shrub) and Lee (meadow).

Japanese · Japanese name meaning 'righteous and prosperous' or 'elegant and broad' depending on kanji.

English · Variant of Melvin or from the Malvern Hills, a Celtic place name meaning 'bare hill.'

English · Modern blend name, possibly combining Marcel (Latin, 'little warrior') with Darrell.

Scottish · Variant of Monroe, from Scottish Gaelic meaning 'mouth of the river Roe.'

Scottish · Diminutive of Scottish and Irish Mac-names meaning son of.

Spanish · Short form of Mercedes, from Spanish meaning mercies or grace.

Hebrew · Phonetic variant of Michael, from Hebrew meaning who is like God.

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

French · Variant of Morrell, from Old French meaning dark-complexioned, related to Maurice.

Japanese · Japanese name meaning one who benefits the world or acts for others.

Scottish · Variant of Murray, from Scottish Gaelic meaning lord of the sea.

Irish · Anglicized variant of Móirín, Irish diminutive of Mór meaning 'great' or 'tall'.

English · Diminutive blend of Mary (Hebrew 'bitter' or 'beloved') with the Italian-style suffix -etta.

French · Rare variant possibly related to Monet or a phonetic respelling of Monise, of uncertain origin.

English · Phonetic variant of Murley or feminine form of Murle, from Irish meaning 'sea warrior'.

English · Compound of Mary ('bitter/beloved') and Elizabeth ('God is my oath'), a mid-century blend name.

English · Pet form of Marcia or March, from Latin Martius meaning 'dedicated to Mars, god of war'.

German · Modern respelling of Marlis, combining Maria and Elisabeth, meaning 'beloved of God'.

German · Variant of Marlene, derived from Maria Magdalene, meaning 'star of the sea from Magdala'.

Greek · Compound of Margaret ('pearl,' Greek) and Ann ('grace,' Hebrew).

Latin · From Latin 'mirabilis' meaning 'wonderful, marvelous,' with a feminized ending.

Hebrew · Compound of Mary ('bitter/beloved,' Hebrew) and Rita ('pearl,' Italian short form of Margherita).

English · Combination of May (the spring month or from Margaret) and Dee, a cheerful modern coinage.

Hebrew · Possibly from Yiddish/Hebrew 'mazel' meaning 'luck, fortune,' used as a given name.

Greek · Variant spelling of Melissa, from Greek 'melissa' meaning 'honeybee.'

Hebrew · Variant of Miriam, the original Hebrew form of Mary, meaning 'wished-for child' or 'bitter.'

English · Short form of Melissa; also a literary name from Bret Harte's 1860 story 'M'liss.'

Irish · Diminutive possibly related to Myrna, from Irish Gaelic 'muirne' meaning 'beloved.'

Spanish · Catalan and Occitan form of Michael, from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God?'.

Irish · Variant of Marin, from Latin 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea,' or Irish surname Ó Marráin.

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

Spanish · Spanish form of Meletius, from Greek 'meletios' meaning care or attentiveness.

English · Rare variant possibly related to Merlin or from an English place name meaning moor land.

English · Modern invented compound name, possibly blending Mila (gracious) with Raine (queen or rain).

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

French · French feminine elaboration of Marcel, from Latin Marcellus, related to Mars the war god.

French · French compound of Marie (Mary) and Anne, combining bitter grace with favor.

German · Phonetic variant of Matilda, from Germanic 'maht' (might) and 'hild' (battle).

English · Likely from Hawaiian meaning mountain, as in Mauna Kea; also a variant of Mona.

English · Elaboration of Melba, coined from Melbourne, Australia, with feminine suffix -lene.

French · From Latin 'merces' meaning mercy or reward, with a French feminine ending.

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

Irish · Variant of Merle or Muriel; Merle from French meaning blackbird, Muriel from Irish meaning bright sea.

English · Compound of Mae (from May, the month) and Rose (the flower), a double nature name.

English · Creative Southern elaboration of Mae with the suffix -zell, a mid-20th-century coinage.

English · Dialectal diminutive of Martha or Matilda, used in rural American communities.

Hebrew · Variant of Naomi (Hebrew 'pleasantness') influenced by Japanese phonetics.

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

English · Modern blend of Mar- and Dene (valley), an American mid-century coinage.

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

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

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

English · Blend of Martha (Aramaic 'lady') with the suffix -ile, a mid-century American form.

Irish · Gaelic-influenced name combining the Mc- patronymic prefix with Neva (new/snow).

English · Variant of Meade, from Old English 'mead' referring to a meadow.

English · Feminine elaboration of Merle (French for blackbird) with the suffix -ine.

French · Feminine variant of Merlin, from Welsh 'Myrddin' (sea fortress) or French 'merle' (blackbird).

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

Japanese · Japanese name (睦夫) meaning harmonious or friendly man, conveying mutual respect.

Latin · Spanish form of Maximian, from Latin 'Maximus' meaning the greatest.

Hebrew · Variant of Mahlon, a biblical name meaning 'sickness' or 'infirmity,' borne by a character in the Book of Ruth.

Latin · Variant of Marcel, from the Roman name Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus meaning 'dedicated to Mars.'

German · Variant of Marvin, from Old Welsh 'Merfyn' meaning 'sea hill' or Germanic elements meaning 'famous friend.'

Slavic · Slavic short form of names like Miloslav, from the element 'mil' meaning 'gracious' or 'dear.'

German · Variant of Marlys or Marlis, a German compound name from Maria and Elisabeth, meaning 'beloved wished-for.'

Latin · Elaborated feminine of Marcel, from Latin 'Marcellus' meaning 'little warrior' or 'dedicated to Mars.'

Spanish · Rare name associated with Venerable Antonio Margil, possibly from Latin 'margila' (marl/earth).

French · From French 'montagne' or 'mont' meaning 'mountain,' suggesting strength and grandeur.

English · Modern coined blend of Malinda and India, combining sweetness with exotic flair.

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

German · German compound of Maria and Elisabeth, meaning 'beloved wished-for one.'

Scottish · Diminutive of Murray, from Scottish Gaelic meaning 'settlement by the sea.'

Japanese · Japanese short form from names with 'mitsu' meaning 'light' or 'three.'

French · French form of the Merovingian name Medericus, from Germanic roots meaning power and ruler.

Irish · Variant of Morris or Murray; from Latin Maurus (dark-skinned) or Irish 'muir' (sea).

Korean · Korean name meaning writing, literature, or culture; also an English surname variant.

Slavic · Elaborated blend of Mila (Slavic for 'gracious, dear') with the suffix -deen.

French · Feminine elaboration of Marquis, from Old French meaning nobleman or lord.

Greek · Greek name meaning morning or dawn, sometimes a variant of Martina.

French · Variant of Marianne, a French compound of Marie (bitter/beloved) and Anne (grace).

Hebrew · Modern blend of Mary (bitter/beloved) with the suffix -len from Helen or Eileen.

English · Cheerful blend of Merry (joyful) and Lee (meadow).

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

Latin · From Latin 'mentha' meaning 'mint,' the aromatic herb, derived from the Greek nymph Minthe.

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

English · Variant of Magnolia, named for French botanist Pierre Magnol; a flowering tree name.

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

French · French diminutive form of Marla, itself a short form of Marlene.

French · Blend of Marie and Louise, popular in French and Dutch naming traditions.

Latin · Variant of Marius, a Roman clan name possibly linked to Mars, god of war.

English · Diminutive of Marsha, itself a variant of Marcia from Latin Mars.

German · Elaborated form of Maude, from Germanic Mathild meaning 'mighty in battle.'

English · Compound of Merry (joyful) and Lyn (lake), a mid-century blend name.

Greek · From Greek myrios meaning 'countless' or 'ten thousand.'

English · English place-based surname meaning 'ford by the mill' used as a given name.

Latin · Variant of Marcus or Marks, from Latin Mars, the Roman god of war.

English · Variant of Melbourne, from Old English meaning 'mill stream' or 'stream by a mill.'

Scottish · From Gaelic 'maol ruadh' meaning 'servant of the red-haired one' or 'bald red one.'

French · Variant of Madeline, from Hebrew Magdalene meaning 'woman from Magdala' (tower by the sea).

German · Variant of Marlene, a German blend of Maria (wished-for child) and Magdalene (of Magdala). Popularized by Marlene Dietrich.

English · Blend of Myrtle (an evergreen plant symbolizing love) and the suffix -leen. A mid-century modern coinage.

French · Elaboration of Marceline, from Latin Marcus, linked to Mars the Roman god of war.

French · Variant of Marceline, a French feminine form of Marcellus, from Latin Mars.

French · Blend of Marc and the suffix -lene, rooted in Latin Marcus meaning "dedicated to Mars."

Latin · Possibly a variant of Maretta or blend of Mary and -eda, evoking "sea" and "blessed."

Spanish · Blend of Maria (Latin, "sea of bitterness" or "beloved") and Del (Spanish, "of the").

Hebrew · Variant of Miriam or Maryam, meaning 'wished-for child' or 'beloved' in Semitic languages.

French · Blend of Merle (French 'blackbird') and Linda (Germanic 'tender, beautiful').

English · Variant of Marian, derived from Mary (Hebrew Miriam), meaning 'wished-for child.'

Spanish · Spanish and Italian form of Myrtle, from Greek 'myrtos,' an evergreen shrub symbolizing love.

English · English place name from Old English 'mearc' (boundary) and 'leah' (meadow).

Welsh · Modern variant of Marvin, from Welsh 'mawr' (great) and possibly 'bryn' (hill).

English · English surname variant, possibly related to Muriel from Irish 'muir' (sea) and 'geal' (bright).

German · Variant of Marlene, a blend of Maria (Hebrew) and Magdalene (biblical place name).

Hebrew · Blend of Mary (Hebrew, bitter or beloved) and Sue (Hebrew, lily).

Hebrew · Blend of Martha (Aramaic/Hebrew, meaning lady or mistress) and the suffix -el.

English · Diminutive of Mercedes, from Spanish meaning mercies or graces.

Hebrew · Compound of Mara ('bitter,' from Hebrew) and Lou ('famous warrior').

Latin · Variant of Maria or Mariel, from Hebrew Miriam meaning 'wished-for child.'

Hebrew · Compound of Martha ('lady, mistress' in Aramaic) and Ann ('grace').

Hebrew · Elaboration of Martha with the feminine -lene suffix, meaning 'lady.'

Hebrew · Modern variant of Martha with a shortened suffix, meaning 'lady, mistress.'

French · Blend of Merle (French for 'blackbird') or Meredith with the -lene suffix.

Irish · Compound of Mona (Irish for 'noble') and Lee ('meadow').

French · Variant of Manon, a French diminutive of Marie meaning 'wished-for child.'

Welsh · Rare variant of Merlin, from Welsh 'Myrddin' meaning 'sea fortress.'

English · English place name from Old English meaning 'settlement by the moor.'

Spanish · Diminutive of Marcia, from Latin Mars (the god of war), with a Spanish feminine suffix.

English · Mid-century American compound, blending Mar- (from Margaret or Mary) with Dean. Rare creative coinage.

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

German · Variant of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene popularized in early 20th-century Germany.

Hebrew · Combination of Martha (Aramaic, 'lady of the house') and Anne (grace).

English · Blend of Marva (from Latin 'marvel,' wondrous) and Lee (meadow).

Greek · Variant of Melanie, from Greek 'melaina' meaning dark or black-haired.

English · Rare modern name, possibly a creative blend of Mercy and a feminine suffix.

Hebrew · Feminine respelling of Michael, Hebrew for 'who is like God.'