Names starting with M page 2 of 4
642 names starting with M, from 50 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- MargauxGirlA pearl; related to Margaret and influenced by Margaux wine.
- MargeGirlA shortened form of Margaret, derived from the Greek word for pearl. In Estonian usage, it shortens Margareeta, the…
- MargeryGirlA medieval English form of Margaret, from the Greek word for pearl.
- MargetudBoyThe Old Welsh original of Meredith, usually explained as a compound of iudd, "lord", with either march, "horse", or…
- MargieGirlA playful shortening of Margaret, from the Greek word for pearl.
- MargotGirlA pearl; a short form of Marguerite.
- MargrithGirlFrom Persian and Greek: "pearl" and "great".
- MargueriteGirlA pearl, and also the French word for daisy.
- MariaUnisexFrom the Hebrew name Miryam, of disputed original meaning, transmitted through Greek as Maria and borne by Mary, the…
- Maria CecíliaGirlA compound name combining Maria (Hebrew "beloved" or "of the sea") with Cecília (Latin "blind").
- María GuadalupeGirlA compound of María and Guadalupe, honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's patroness.
- Maria JoãoGirlA compound name combining Maria (Hebrew "beloved" or "of the sea") with João (Hebrew "God is gracious").
- MariabellaGirlA compound name blending Maria (meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") and Bella (meaning "beautiful").
- MariahGirlA variant spelling of Maria, from Latin, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved".
- MarianneGirlOf the sea and grace; a combination of Marie and Anne.
- MariazinhaGirlA diminutive of Maria, from Hebrew "beloved" or "of the sea", formed with the Portuguese -zinha suffix.
- MaricaGirlLittle Marija: the South Slavic pet form of Mary.
- MaricelaGirlA blend of two classic Spanish names: Mary and Celia.
- MaricruzGirlA shortened form of María Cruz, meaning Mary of the Cross.
- MarieUnisexOf the sea; derived from Maria.
- Marie-AngeGirlOf the sea and a heavenly messenger; a combination expressing grace and virtue.
- Marie-AnneGirlOf the sea and grace; a combination of Marie and Anne.
- Marie-ChristineGirlOf the sea and a Christian believer; a combination expressing faith and piety.
- Marie-ClaireGirlOf the sea and brightness; a combination expressing clarity and light.
- Marie-ClaudeGirlOf the sea and limping; a combination pairing the Virgin Mary with the Roman name Claude.
- Marie-ÈveGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Ève (from the Hebrew Hawwah, "living" or "life").
- Marie-FranceGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and France (from the Latin Francia, "land of the…
- Marie-FrançoiseGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Françoise (the French feminine form of Francis, from…
- Marie-HélèneGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Hélène (from the Greek, possibly meaning "sun" or…
- Marie-JeanneGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Jeanne (from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious").
- Marie-JoséGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and José (from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will increase")…
- Marie-LaureGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Laure (from the Latin laurus, "laurel tree").
- Marie-LouiseGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Louise (from the Germanic Ludwig, "famous warrior").
- Marie-MadeleineGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Madeleine (from the Hebrew Magdala, "tower")…
- Marie-NoëlleGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Noëlle (from the French noël, meaning "Christmas" or…
- Marie-PierreGirlA dual name joining Marie (from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Pierre (from the Latin Petrus, "stone").
- Marie-RoseGirlA dual name joining Marie (from Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Rose (from the Latin rosa, the flower).
- Marie-ThérèseGirlA dual name joining Marie (from Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and Thérèse (from the Greek Theresia, possibly "summer" or…
- MarielGirlA shortened form of María.
- MarielaGirlA shortened form of María.
- MarielosGirlA compact form of María de los Ángeles, meaning Mary of the Angels.
- MarietjieGirlFrom Latin Maria: "of the sea" or "beloved".
- MarigoldGirlFrom the flower name, a blend of Mary (meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") and the English word gold, referring to the…
- MarijoseGirlA shortened form of María José, combining two classic Christian names.
- MarikitGirlFrom Tagalog: attractive or good-looking.
- MarilagGirlFrom Tagalog: splendid or magnificently beautiful.
- MarilèneGirlA blend joining Mari- (from Maria, "of Mars") and -lène (from Hélène, possibly derived from the Greek helios, "sun").
- MarillaGirlPossibly a 19th-century elaboration of Mary, or a coinage inspired by the flower and pastoral name Amaryllis.
- MarilouGirlA blend joining Mari- (from Maria, "of Mars") and -lou (from Louise, from the Germanic Ludwig, "famous warrior").
- MariluzGirlA shortened form of María de la Luz, meaning Mary of the Light.
- MarilynGirlA blend of Mary (meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") combined with the suffix -lyn, creating a distinctly feminine form.
- MarilyneGirlA blend joining Mari- (from Marie, from Latin Marianus, "of Mars") and -lyne (from Line, a shortening of Caroline, from…
- MarimarGirlA compressed form of María del Mar, meaning Mary of the Sea.
- MarinalvaGirlA combination of Marina (Latin "of the sea") and alva (Portuguese "dawn"), blending maritime and celestial imagery.
- MarindaGirlA name of uncertain origin, possibly a short form of Mary or a variant spelling of Miranda.
- MarineGirlFrom the Latin Marinus, "of the sea", or derived from Marina, itself from Marinus.
- MarinetteGirlA French diminutive of Marine, from the Latin Marinus, "of the sea".
- MarinhoBoyA diminutive of Mário, from the Latin Marius: "of Mars" or "maritime".
- MarinkoBoyA pet form of Marin, from Latin Marinus: "of the sea".
- MarinoBoyAn Italian and Spanish form of Marinus, meaning of the sea.
- MariolaGirlA shortened form of María Dolores, meaning Mary of Sorrows.
- Marion (English)BoyFrom a French surname derived from Marion, itself a diminutive of Marie.
- Marion (French)GirlA French diminutive of Marie, from the Latin Marianus, "of Mars".
- MariseGirlA French diminutive and blend form of Marie, derived from the Latin Marianus, meaning "of Mars".
- MaritesGirlA Filipino-Spanish contraction of María and Teresa.
- MarittaGirlA diminutive form of Maria: "beloved by God" or "of the sea".
- MaritzaGirlDerived from Maria with the -itza suffix, meaning "of Mary".
- MariusBoyA Roman clan name, probably tied to Mars, though some scholars trace it instead to Latin mas, maris, "male".
- MarivicGirlA shortening of the compound name María Victoria.
- MarjaGirlA Finnish form of Maria ("beloved by God" or "of the sea"), and also the Finnish word for "berry".
- Marja-LeenaGirlA compound name combining Marja ("beloved by God", also meaning "berry") and Leena (a diminutive of Helena, "bright" or…
- Marja-LiisaGirlA compound name combining Marja ("beloved by God", also meaning "berry") and Liisa (a Finnish form of Elizabeth…
- MarjolaineGirlFrom the French marjolaine, meaning "marjoram", derived from the Latin maiorana, an aromatic minty herb.
- MarjorieGirlFrom the name Margery, influenced by the herb marjoram.
- MarkBoyEnglish form of the Latin name Marcus, most likely rooted in Mars, the Roman god of war.
- MarkyBoyA short form of Mark, using the diminutive suffix -y.
- MarleyUnisexFrom an English surname derived from a place name signifying a wood with a pleasant quality, boundary definition, or…
- MarlinBoyPossibly an English variant or diminutive form of Merlin.
- MarlonBoyA name of unknown origin and meaning.
- MarloweUnisexFrom an English surname derived from a place name signifying remnants or traces of a lake in Old English.
- MarlynUnisexA variant spelling combining elements of Marilyn or a masculine form related to Marlin.
- MarmadukeBoyPossibly derived from the Old Irish personal name Máel Máedóc.
- MarnieGirlPossibly a short form or diminutive of Marina.
- MarsailiGirlScottish Gaelic form of Marcella, derived from Marcus meaning "of Mars".
- MarshallBoyA person in charge of organizing ceremonies or managing horses and servants.
- MarthaGirlFrom Aramaic marta, "the lady, the mistress": the feminine form of the word for master.
- MartheGirlThe French and Norwegian form of Martha, from the Aramaic Martha or Marta, meaning "lady" or "mistress".
- MartialBoyFrom the Roman family name Martialis, meaning "of Mars" or "belonging to Mars," the Roman god of war.
- MartieUnisexAn affectionate diminutive of Martin, Martina, or Martha.
- MartinBoyFrom Latin Martinus: "of Mars", the Roman god of war.
- MartinaGirlThe feminine form of the Latin name Martinus, built on Mars, the Roman god of war.
- MartineGirlThe French, Dutch, and Norwegian form of Martina, derived from the Latin Martinus, meaning "of Mars" or "martial".
- MartirioGirlMartyrdom; derived from the Spanish word for suffering endured for faith.
- MartyBoyAn affectionate diminutive of Martin.
- MarufBoySignifies something that is recognised, celebrated or esteemed, drawing from roots relating to knowledge and virtue.
- MarvaGirlA feminine form of Marvin.
- MarvelGirlA miracle or wonder.
- MarvinBoyA beloved friend.
- MarwaGirlDerives from Arabic vocabulary for stones and aroma plants, also the title of a sacred mountain central to Islamic…
- MarwanBoyThe male counterpart to Marwa, sharing its associations with stones, fragrant plants and the sacred mountain.
- 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").
- MasambaBoyYao word for "leaves" or garden greens, used as a boy's name.
- MasegoGirlThe Setswana word for "blessings", built on the root sego, which describes something fortunate or blessed.
- MasonBoyA stoneworker or builder of stone structures.
- MasoziUnisexThe plain Tumbuka word for tears.
- MassinissaBoyA Latin spelling of an ancient Berber name usually read as "their lord" or "their master".
- MastermanBoyA skilled servant or worker.
- MatBoyA short form of Matthew.
- MatanBoyModern Hebrew transcription of the biblical name Mattan.
- MataucBoyFrom Old Welsh mad, "good, fortunate", with a diminutive ending: the fortunate one.
- MathieuBoyThe French variant form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God".
- MathildeGirlA Northern European adaptation of Matilda, derived from the Germanic elements meaning "mighty" and "battle".
- MathurinBoyMature and ripe, derived from the Latin maturinus.
- MathurineGirlMature and ripe, the feminine form derived from Latin maturinus.
- MathysBoyGod's gift, from the Hebrew name meaning a gift from God.
- MatildaGirlStrong in battle.
- MatisBoyGod's gift, from the Hebrew name meaning a gift from God.
- MatityahuBoyModern Hebrew form of Matthew, derived from Hebrew meaning "gift of God".
- MatsyaBoySanskrit for "fish".
- MattBoyA short form of Matthew, meaning gift of God.
- MattéoBoyGod's gift, from the Hebrew name meaning a gift from God.
- MatthewBoyMeans "gift of the Lord", from a Hebrew name combining a word for "gift" with the divine name.
- MatthiasBoyA Greek New Testament form of the Hebrew name Mattityahu, "gift of the LORD", and a close relative of Matthew.
- MattieUnisexA diminutive of Matilda, Martha, or Matthew; used affectionately as a standalone name.
- MattyBoyA diminutive and casual form of 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.
- MaunoBoyThe Finnish form of Magnus, from Latin magnus, "great."
- MauriceBoyDark-skinned, from the Latin Maurus meaning dark-complexioned or Moorish.
- 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.
- MaverickBoySignifies an independent spirit; the surname derives from a 19th-century property owner in Texas who left his livestock…
- MavisGirlFrom the name of the song thrush, a bird found across Europe; derived from Old French mauvis.
- MavutoBoyRefers to hardship or adversity in Chewa, though used as a given name with deeper cultural significance.
- MavzunaGirlFrom Arabic mawzūn: "balanced, poised".
- MawuliBoyFrom Ewe Mawu "God" and li "to live, to exist": "God lives."
- MawunyoUnisexFrom Ewe Mawu "God" and nyo "good": "God is good."
- MaxamedBoySomali spelling of Muhammad, from an Arabic root meaning "the praised one".
- MaxenceBoyGreatest, from the Latin maximus meaning supreme or largest.
- MaxieUnisexA diminutive of Maximilian, Maxwell, Maxine, or other names beginning with Max; from the Latin meaning greatest.
- MaximeBoyGreatest, from the Latin maximus meaning supreme or largest.
- MaximilienneGirlGreatest, the feminine form derived from Latin maximus meaning supreme or largest.
- MaximinBoyGreatest, from the Latin maximus meaning supreme or largest.
- MaxineGirlA feminine elaboration of Max; from the Latin meaning greatest.
- MaxtonBoyDerives from a Scottish place name and surname meaning Mack's town or town of Magnus.
- MaxwellBoyFrom a Scottish surname meaning Mack's stream; from the personal name Mack combined with Old English wille (well…
- 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.
- MaynardBoyFrom an English surname derived from the Old German Meginhard, meaning power and hardy.
- MayraGirlA variant of Myra, traditionally meaning myrrh or fragrant resin in its original Greek form.
- MayrbekBoyCombines the Nakh word mayra, "brave" or "husband", with bek, a Turkic title for a chieftain.
- 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.
- MazheBoyThe Breton form of Matthew.
- 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'.
- MeghanadaBoySanskrit for "cloud roar", from megha "cloud" and nada "sound, roar": the boom of thunder.
- MeghannGirlA variant of Megan, meaning 'pearl'.
- MegiGirlMegi is the Albanian and Georgian adaptation of Margaret, traditionally understood to mean "pearl".
- MeginfridBoyCombines Old German megin meaning "strength" or "power" with fridu meaning "peace".
- MehdiBoyFrom the Arabic مهدي (Mahdī): "the guided one", derived from the root هدى (hadā) meaning "to guide".
- MeiGirlMost often 美 (měi), "beautiful", or 梅 (méi), the plum blossom that braves winter.
- MeineBoyDerived from the Old German element megin, meaning "power" or "strength".
- MeirBoyMeans "giving light" or "one who shines" in Hebrew.
- 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'.