Girl names page 13 of 20
3,874 names given to girls, unisex names included, from 72 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- MaryGirlFrom the Hebrew name Miryam, of uncertain meaning; often explained as "beloved" or "bitterness", though several other…
- Mary AnnGirlA combination of Mary and Ann.
- Mary AnneGirlA combination of Mary and Anne.
- Mary BethGirlA combination of Mary and Beth.
- Mary JaneGirlA combination of Mary and Jane.
- Mary JoGirlA combination of Mary and Jo.
- Mary LouGirlA combination of Mary and Lou.
- MaryamGirlThe Arabic version of Mary, with profound significance in both Islamic and Christian traditions.
- MarybelleGirlA combination of Mary and Belle.
- MaryellenGirlA combination of Mary and Ellen.
- MarylineGirlA French blend joining Mary (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Line (a shortened form of various names containing…
- MaryseGirlA French diminutive and blend form of Marie, derived from the Latin Marianus, meaning "of Mars".
- MaryvonneGirlA French compound name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Yvonne (from the Breton Yves, "yew tree").
- MasegoGirlThe Setswana word for "blessings", built on the root sego, which describes something fortunate or blessed.
- MasoziUnisexThe plain Tumbuka word for tears.
- MathildeGirlA Northern European adaptation of Matilda, derived from the Germanic elements meaning "mighty" and "battle".
- MathurineGirlMature and ripe, the feminine form derived from Latin maturinus.
- MatildaGirlStrong in battle.
- MattieUnisexA diminutive of Matilda, Martha, or Matthew; used affectionately as a standalone name.
- MaudGirlA medieval English and French form of Matilda, meaning strength in battle.
- MaudieGirlA diminutive of Maud, derived from Matilda and meaning strength in battle.
- MāuiUnisexNo agreed meaning; Māui is the name of a trickster demigod shared across Hawaiian and wider Polynesian oral tradition.
- MauricetteGirlDark-skinned, the feminine form derived from Latin Maurus meaning dark-complexioned or Moorish.
- MaurieUnisexA diminutive of Maurice or Maureen, derived from the Latin meaning dark-skinned.
- MavisGirlFrom the name of the song thrush, a bird found across Europe; derived from Old French mauvis.
- MavzunaGirlFrom Arabic mawzūn: "balanced, poised".
- MawunyoUnisexFrom Ewe Mawu "God" and nyo "good": "God is good."
- MaxieUnisexA diminutive of Maximilian, Maxwell, Maxine, or other names beginning with Max; from the Latin meaning greatest.
- MaximilienneGirlGreatest, the feminine form derived from Latin maximus meaning supreme or largest.
- MaxineGirlA feminine elaboration of Max; from the Latin meaning greatest.
- MayGirlFrom the month of May, ultimately derived from Maia, the Roman goddess of growth; also the name of the hawthorn flower.
- Maya (English)GirlEnglish spelling of Maia, from Greek maia, "mother, nurse": a nymph in Greek myth and a goddess of growth in Roman…
- Maya (Hebrew & Biblical)GirlFrom Hebrew מַיִם (mayim), "water".
- Maya (Sanskrit & North Indian)GirlSanskrit māyā, "illusion, magic": in Hindu and Buddhist thought, the power that shapes the appearance of the world.
- MayamikoUnisexExpresses thanks and appreciation in Chewa.
- MayarGirlFrom Arabic ميّار (mayyar): "gracious, generous".
- MaybellineGirlA diminutive of Mabel, linked to Maybelline cosmetics brand founded in 1915 with the founder's sister Mabel as its…
- MayesoUnisexConveys the notion of divine trial or spiritual examination in Chewa.
- MaylisGirlMother and lily, combining the Occitan word for mother with the French word for lily, or occasionally interpreted as a…
- MaymeGirlPossibly a variant spelling of Mamie, from Mary; alternatively a May-based diminutive combining May with the -me ending.
- MayraGirlA variant of Myra, traditionally meaning myrrh or fragrant resin in its original Greek form.
- Mayumi (Japanese)GirlDepends on the kanji. Most commonly composed of characters representing 'true' and 'bow', or 'reason' and 'beautiful'.
- Mayumi (Filipino)GirlFrom Tagalog: gentle, soft or displaying humility.
- MbalenhleGirlCombines the Zulu words for flower and beauty, conveying a poetic image of natural loveliness.
- MbaliGirlRefers to a bloom or flowering plant in Zulu.
- MckaylaGirlA variant of Michaela, often spelled McKayla with capitalization suggesting Irish or Scottish surname heritage; from…
- McKennaGirlDerives from Gaelic Mac Cionaodha, an Irish and Scottish patronymic surname meaning descendant of Cionaodh.
- McKinleyUnisexOriginates in the Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, a Scottish surname descended from the personal name Fionnlagh meaning fair…
- MeadeUnisexFrom an English surname indicating one who lived on a meadow or one who made or sold mead (honey wine).
- MeadowGirlDerives directly from the English vocabulary word for an open grassy field, with roots in the Old English mædwe.
- MegGirlA diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.
- MéganeGirlPearl, from the Greek name meaning pearl.
- MeghanGirlA variant of Megan, meaning 'pearl'.
- MeghannGirlA variant of Megan, meaning 'pearl'.
- MegiGirlMegi is the Albanian and Georgian adaptation of Margaret, traditionally understood to mean "pearl".
- MeiGirlMost often 美 (měi), "beautiful", or 梅 (méi), the plum blossom that braves winter.
- MeiraGirlFeminine form of Meir, means "giving light" or "one who shines" in Hebrew.
- MeiravGirlHebrew variant of the biblical name Merav.
- MeiritGirlFeminine form of Meir using the -it suffix, means "giving light" or "one who shines" in Hebrew.
- MeitalGirlMeans "dew drop" in Hebrew.
- MeklitGirlFrom the Ge'ez word for a natural gift or ability, "talent".
- MelUnisexAn abbreviation of longer names in the Mel- family; also used as an independent given name.
- MelanthaGirlA combination of Mel with the Greek suffix -antha, meaning 'flower'.
- MelbaGirlDerived from the Australian city of Melbourne.
- MeleGirlSong in Hawaiian; used across the Pacific Islands as an adaptation of Mary, a name with Hebrew roots.
- MelesinaGirlUnknown; possibly related to Millicent.
- MelikaGirlThe Hawaiian adaptation of Melissa, derived from the Greek word for honeybee.
- MelinaGirlAn elaboration of Mel, or from the Greek word for honey.
- MelindaGirlA combination of Mel with the suffix -inda, possibly influenced by Belinda.
- MelioraGirlFrom Latin melior: "better".
- MélisandeGirlStrong-willed, from the Germanic roots for strong and willing.
- MelissaGirlMeans "bee" in Greek.
- MelittaGirlAn Ancient Greek variant of Melissa, meaning "bee".
- MélodieGirlSong or tuneful, from the Greek word for song.
- MelodyGirlFrom the English word melody, derived from Greek words meaning 'song' and 'to sing'.
- MelokuhleUnisexCombines the Xhosa and Zulu verb mela, "to stand for or represent", with hle, "good": someone who represents what is…
- MelvaGirlPossibly a feminine form of Melvin.
- MemoryGirlFrom the English word memory, derived from Latin memor: "mindful, remembering".
- MemphisUnisexDerived from Egyptian meaning 'enduring beauty'.
- MennaGirlFrom Arabic منّة (minna): "favour, grace, blessing".
- MennatullahGirlFrom Arabic: منّة (minna) meaning favour or grace, joined with الله (Allah), so divine favour or blessing from God.
- MerciaGirlA Latinate form of Mercy, meaning 'mercy'.
- MercyGirlFrom the English word mercy, meaning compassion or forgiveness.
- MereGirlMary, as Māori speakers say it; the same spelling is also used in Fiji.
- Merita (Albanian)GirlDerived from the Albanian noun meritë, meaning "merit" or "worth".
- Merita (Esperanto)GirlIn Esperanto, merita is an adjective meaning "worthy" or "deserving".
- MerleUnisexFrom the word for blackbird in English and French.
- MerlettaGirlA diminutive of Merle, meaning 'little blackbird'.
- MerlynUnisexPony
- MerrittUnisexBoundary gate
- MerryGirlHappy or cheerful
- MerylGirlVariant of Muriel, possibly meaning shining sea
- MetiGirlSaid to mean "umbrella" in Oromo, an everyday object read here as a symbol of shelter.
- MetztliUnisexNahuatl for "moon": the name given to the Aztec deity of the moon and the night sky.
- MhairiGirlScottish Anglicised form of the Gaelic vocative case of Màiri, derived from Maria or Mary.
- MicaGirlWho is like God, or the mineral mica
- Michal (Hebrew & Biblical)GirlPossibly means "brook" in Hebrew.
- MichèleGirlWho is like God, the feminine form derived from the Hebrew name meaning resemblance to God.
- MichelineGirlWho is like God, the feminine diminutive form derived from the Hebrew name meaning resemblance to God.
- MichelleGirlWho is like God, the feminine form derived from the Hebrew name meaning resemblance to God.
- MichelyneGirlWho is like God, feminine form
- MickeyUnisexWho is like God
- MidhaGirlThe feminine version of Midhat, derived from Arabic roots signifying approval and recognition.
- MidhatUnisexFrom the Arabic word for acclaim and endorsement, derived from the root madaḥa meaning to commend or acknowledge.
- MielaGirlDerived from the Esperanto word for honey, conveying sweetness and a gentle nature.
- MiigwanUnisexOjibwe for "feather".
- MiillaaraqGirlPossibly from Greenlandic millalaarpoq, "to hum or drone like an insect", with the diminutive ending -araq.
- MikkiGirlWho is like God, feminine variant
- MilaniGirlFrom Milan or a variant of Melanie
- MildredGirlGentle strength
- MileyGirlA cheerful, friendly personality; derived from a nickname given for someone who smiled often.
- MillerUnisexOne who operates or works at a mill.
- MillicentGirlBuilt from Gothic elements read together as roughly "vigorous and strong."
- MillieGirlGentle strength or familiar form of names containing the mill- or mil- element.
- MimiGirlA friendly, affectionate form for names beginning with M, particularly Maria.
- MimozaGirlThe name of the mimosa plant, a flowering shrub. The word ultimately traces to the Greek word for "mimic", possibly…
- Min (Chinese)GirlMost often 敏 (mǐn), "quick-witted, perceptive"; also 珉, a jade-like stone, or 旻, the autumn sky.
- Min (Burmese)UnisexBurmese for "king" or "ruler".
- Mina (English)GirlA strong-willed and independent person, used in English and Dutch traditions.
- Mina (Sanskrit & North Indian)GirlA fish, representing grace and fluidity in water.
- Mina (Pashto)GirlLove or beloved.
- Mina (Persian)GirlA precious stone or gem of great value.
- MinakshiGirlSanskrit for "fish-eyed", from mina "fish" and akshi "eye": long, fish-shaped eyes, praised as a mark of beauty.
- MindyGirlSweet and gentle, derived from Melinda.
- MinenhleUnisexJoins the Zulu words for day and beauty, suggesting a lovely or bright day.
- MingUnisexMost often 明 (míng), "bright, clear", or 铭 (míng), "to inscribe, engrave"; other same-sounding characters can spell it…
- MingzeUnisexDepends on the characters: often 明 (míng), "bright", or 茗 (míng), "tea", combined with 泽 (zé), "marsh, grace".
- MinikUnisexGreenlandic for "seal oil".
- MinkeUnisexA diminutive and feminine form of the name Meine.
- MinnaGirlFrom Middle High German minne, "love" as celebrated in medieval courtly romance; sometimes a pet form of the longer…
- MinnieGirlResolute protector, from Wilhelmina.
- MintaGirlA short, friendly form of Araminta.
- MintyGirlFresh and lively, a playful diminutive of Araminta.
- MiraGirlFrom the Slavic root mir: "peace" and "world".
- MirabelleGirlDerived from Old French meaning 'wonderful' or 'admirable', from Latin mirabilis.
- MiracleGirlAn extraordinary event or occurrence beyond normal expectation, a wonder.
- MirandaGirlWorthy of admiration or worthy of being admired.
- MireilleGirlA name relating to concepts of admiration and wonder, created in literary contexts.
- MirèioGirlLikely from the Latin root meaning "to admire" or "to wonder at".
- MirembeGirlLuganda for "peace", from the word emirembe.
- MiriamGirlOf uncertain origin: a traditional Hebrew reading gives 'bitter', while other scholars derive it from an Egyptian word…
- MiriamaGirlMiriam, spelled out in full by Fijian and Māori speakers; the same form is also used in Slovakia.
- MirindaGirlFrom Esperanto mir: "wonderful, marvellous".
- MiskiGirlQuechua for "honey", from an adjective that also means "sweet".
- MissieGirlA friendly form of Melissa, literally meaning "honey bee."
- MissyGirlA young woman or girl, derived from Melissa.
- MistyGirlFrom the English word for weather with fine water droplets or lack of visibility.
- MitziGirlA shortened form of Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved".
- MiyandaUnisexChitonga for "roots", as of a plant, used as a name for ties to family and ancestry.
- MoUnisexA short form of names beginning with a similar sound, such as Maureen, Maurice, or Morris.
- MoanaUnisexFrom Polynesian languages including Māori: "ocean, the vast expanse of sea, or the deep waters".
- ModesteUnisexFrench form of Modestus, derived from Latin modestus meaning 'modest' or 'measured'.
- ModestineGirlFrench diminutive of Modestus, emphasizing modest or measured qualities.
- ModestyGirlFrom the English word for the quality of being modest or reserved, derived from Latin modestus meaning "moderate".
- Moe (English)GirlFrom Japanese 萌 (moe) meaning "bud" or "sprout", or from other kanji with the same sound.
- MoeataGirlCombines the Tahitian words for sleep and cloud, evoking the drifting image of a cloud within a dream.
- MoeraniUnisexCombines the Tahitian words for sleep and sky, picturing someone resting beneath the heavens.
- MollyGirlA petname for Mary with roots in medieval English that has grown into a standalone given name.
- MomiGirlPearl in Hawaiian, a name inspired by a precious gem valued in many cultures.
- MondayUnisexDerived from the English designation for the second day of the week, with roots in Old English: mona meaning "moon" and…
- MonetUnisexFrom a French surname, itself derived from either the name Hamon or Edmond.
- MonikaGirlFrom Latin Monica: meaning unknown, possibly connected to "counsel" or "to warn".
- MoniqueGirlFrench form of Monica, likely derived from the Latin monere meaning 'to advise'.
- MönkhtsetsegGirlBuilt from two Mongolian elements: an adjective for lasting forever and the everyday word for a flower.
- MönkhtuyaaGirlCombines an adjective for lasting forever with the Mongolian word for a ray of light.
- MönkhzayaaGirlA Mongolian compound of мөнх (mönkh), "eternal", and заяа (zayaa), "fate" or "fortune".
- MonroeUnisexA place-derived surname referring to a location near a Northern Irish waterway.
- MontanaUnisexFrom the name of the American state, derived from Latin montanus meaning "mountainous".
- Mor (Hebrew & Biblical)UnisexHebrew for 'myrrh', the aromatic resin used in incense and anointing oil.
- MorganaGirlThe feminine form of Morgan.
- MorganeGirlFrench form of Morgan, possibly derived from Welsh meaning 'sea-born' or 'great circle'.
- MoriahGirlA Hebrew place name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "seen by Yahweh".
- MozelleGirlPossibly a feminine form of Moses, the Hebrew Biblical name for the lawgiver.
- MphatsoUnisexFrom Chewa mphatso: "gift".
- MphoUnisexThe Setswana and Sotho word for "gift", from the verb fa, "to give".
- MtendereUnisexFrom Chewa mtendere: "peace".
- MuUnisexMost often 牧 (mù), "shepherd, to tend", though 木 (mù) "tree, wood", 慕 (mù) "to admire" and 穆 (mù) "solemn, reverent"…
- MubinaGirlThe feminine form of Mubin, derived from the Arabic word meaning clear, distinct, evident, or manifest.
- MuchenUnisexUsually 沐 (mù), "to bathe, be graced by", paired with 宸 (chén), "palace, imperial residence", or 辰 (chén), "a heavenly…
- MudiwaUnisexIn Shona, "beloved" or "darling": built on -da, "to love".
- MuhsinaGirlThe feminine form of Muhsin; derived from an Arabic root relating to goodness and beauty, conveying the sense of a…
- MukamiGirlKikuyu for one who milks cattle, from the verb for milking.
- MumbiGirlKikuyu for one who shapes or moulds, the name of the first woman in Kikuyu founding tradition.
- MuminaGirlThe feminine form of Mumin; derived from an Arabic root relating to faith and trust, conveying the sense of a woman who…
- MumtazUnisexFrom Arabic امتاز: "distinguished, remarkable".
- MunasheUnisexIn Shona, "with God": muna, "with", joined to Ishe, "lord" or "God".
- MunawarUnisexFrom Arabic نوّر: "shining, bright, giving light".
- MunawaraGirlFrom Arabic نوّر: "shining, bright, giving light"; the feminine form.
- MuniraGirlFrom Arabic نوّر: "shining, radiant"; the feminine form.
- MunroeUnisexAn alternate spelling of Monroe, derived from Scottish geography.
- MunyaGirlFrom Arabic منا: "wish, desire, a cherished aim".
- MurielGirlFrom Gaelic elements for "sea" and "bright" or "fair," read together as something like "bright as the sea."
- MurielleGirlFrench variant of Muriel, likely derived from Irish meaning 'shining sea'.
- MurphyUnisexFrom the Irish Gaelic Ó Murchadha, derived from the given name Murchadh, which likely means 'sea warrior' or refers to…
- MuthoniGirlKikuyu for an in-law, sharing its root with the word for modesty.
- MutintaGirlChitonga for "change", traditionally the name for a daughter who follows a run of sons.
- MwayiUnisexFrom Chewa mwayi: "opportunity, chance".
- MwenyaUnisexFrom Chewa, derived from a type of flowering tree: Breonadia salicina.
- MyatUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning "noble" or "excellent".
- MyintUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning "high" or "tall".