Baby Names That Start With M
881 baby names beginning with the letter M — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with M, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Mia#6 in the U.S.Mine; beloved; my ownMadison#40 in the U.S.Son of Matthew; son of Maud; gift of God (via Matthew)Mila#43 in the U.S.Gracious; dear; beloved; from Slavic milu (gracious, dear)Maya#62 in the U.S.Illusion, magic — from Sanskrit maya (cosmic illusion)Madelyn#71 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala; Magdala means 'high tower' in HebrewMillie#73 in the U.S.Gentle strength; loving labor — short form of Millicent (from Old High German amal + swind) or Maeve#76 in the U.S.She who intoxicates; intoxicating one — from Old Irish MedbMelody#79 in the U.S.Song; musical tune — from Greek melodia (song, music), from melos (song) + ode (song)Madeline#81 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala; high tower — from the Hebrew place name Migdal (tower), via Greek MagdaleneMaria#87 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness; or beloved; wished-for child — Latin and Greek form of Hebrew Miryam (Mary)Margot#102 in the U.S.Pearl — French short form of Marguerite, from Greek margaritēs (pearl)Margaret#112 in the U.S.Pearl — from Greek margaritēs, meaning a pearlMagnolia#124 in the U.S.Named after the magnolia tree, itself named after French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638–1715)Mary#125 in the U.S.Possibly 'beloved,' 'bitterness,' or 'wished-for child' — from Hebrew Miryam, meaning uncertainMelanie#142 in the U.S.Dark; black — from the Greek melaina, feminine of melas (dark, black)Molly#196 in the U.S.Diminutive of Mary/Margaret; Mary means 'sea of bitterness' or 'wished-for child' from Hebrew MMabel#201 in the U.S.Lovable, dearMyla#210 in the U.S.Merciful, gracious — feminine form of Milo or variant of Mila, from Slavic mil (gracious, dear)Mackenzie#228 in the U.S.Son of the fair one — from Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich (son of Coinneach), where Coinneach meaMaisie#233 in the U.S.PearlMiriam#246 in the U.S.Beloved; wished-for childMariana#261 in the U.S.Combination of Mary (bitter, beloved) and Ana (grace); grace of Mary; sea of graceMeadow#286 in the U.S.A meadow; a piece of land covered with grass and wildflowersMilani#288 in the U.S.From Milan (city of Italy); also used as a Hawaiian variant meaning 'gentle caress'Maggie#294 in the U.S.Pearl — as a diminutive of MargaretMorgan#312 in the U.S.Sea circle; great brightness; from Welsh mor (sea, great) + cant (circle, completion)Madisson#319 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madison, an Old English surname meaning 'son of Maud' or 'son of Matthew', Marley#322 in the U.S.From an Old English place name and surname meaning 'pleasant wood' or 'lake clearing', composedMira#335 in the U.S.From Latin 'mirus' (wonderful, amazing), Sanskrit 'mira' (ocean, sea), or Slavic 'mir' (peace, Miley#338 in the U.S.A modern American name, originally a nickname derived from 'smiley' — Miley Cyrus's birth name Malia#349 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of Maria/Mary, from Hebrew Miryam. Also connected to the Hawaiian word for 'calm'Maryam#351 in the U.S.Arabic form of Miriam and Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, possibly meaning 'beloved', 'wished-for chiMatilda#365 in the U.S.From Old German Mahthildis, composed of 'maht' (might, strength) and 'hild' (battle) — meaning Mallory#372 in the U.S.From the Old French 'malheure' or Norman 'malorie', meaning 'unlucky' or 'ill-omened' — an unusMalani#374 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-inspired modern name, possibly from 'malani' (heavenly, from the sky) or a creative Murphy#397 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Ó Murchadha, from murchadh meaning sea warrior, combining muir (sea) andMelany#399 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Melanie, from Greek melania meaning black or dark, derived from melas (blacMckenna#410 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning son of Cionaodh; the name CionMelissa#420 in the U.S.From Greek melissa meaning bee or honeybee; in Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discoveMarceline#424 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Marcellus, ultimately from Latin Marcus connected to Mars the RomMaia#433 in the U.S.From Greek Maia, one of the seven Pleiades and mother of Hermes; her name relates to greatness Macie#438 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Macy or Maci; from the Old French place name Massy (a village in Normandy) Maddison#439 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madison, an English surname meaning 'son of Maud or Matthew,' transferred tMya#444 in the U.S.Variant of Mia and Maya; may derive from Latin 'maior' (great), from the Roman goddess Maia, orMariah#448 in the U.S.Variant of Maria, the Latin form of the Hebrew Miriam; possible meanings include 'drop of the sMadeleine#455 in the U.S.French form of Magdalene, from the place name Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, meaning 'tower' inMadilyn#464 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madeline/Madison; combines the surname Madison (from Old English, son of MaMichelle#465 in the U.S.French feminine form of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?' — aMonroe#467 in the U.S.From the Scottish and Irish surname Munro or Monroe, derived from Gaelic 'Bun Rath' (foot of thMeredith#469 in the U.S.From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, composed of 'mawr' (great) and 'udd' (lord, ruler), mMaren#472 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Marina or Mary, from Latin 'marinus' (of the sea) or from Hebrew Miriam (bMiracle#492 in the U.S.From the Latin 'miraculum' meaning wonder, marvel, or miracle, derived from 'mirari' (to wonderMaxine#497 in the U.S.Feminine form of Maximus, from Latin 'maximus' meaning greatest or largest; a superlative adjecMae#501 in the U.S.Spelling variant of May, the fifth month; also a pet form of Mary (meaning 'beloved' or 'bitterMariam#505 in the U.S.Variant of Miriam, the Aramaic/Hebrew form of Mary; from Hebrew Miryam, with debated roots possMarlowe#523 in the U.S.From the English surname Marlowe, derived from the Old English place-name Mǣrel-wōh or similar,Madelynn#524 in the U.S.Modern spelling variant of Madeline/Madeleine, from the place-name Magdala (a town on the Sea oMarlee#536 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marley, from the English surname Marley (from Old English mearc-leah meaning 'Margo#559 in the U.S.French short form of Margot, itself from Marguerite, the French form of Margaret, from Latin MaMavis#561 in the U.S.From an Old French word mauviz meaning 'song thrush,' a small melodious bird; the name was usedMakayla#568 in the U.S.Who is like God? — a modern phonetic respelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael from Miller#571 in the U.S.Occupational name for one who operates a grain mill; from Middle English milner / millerMckenzie#576 in the U.S.Anglicised from Mac Coinnich meaning 'son of Coinneach', with Coinneach itself meaning 'fair onMara#589 in the U.S.From Hebrew mara meaning 'bitter' or 'sorrowful'; in the Book of Ruth, Naomi asks to be called Marigold#590 in the U.S.From the flower name, itself combining Mary (the Virgin Mary) and gold, referring to the goldenMeilani#591 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Meilana or Meilani, blending Hawaiian mei (possibly related to a term of enMakenna#593 in the U.S.Variant of McKenna, from Irish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning 'son of Cionaodh' (a personal name Mina#597 in the U.S.From Persian mina meaning 'blue glass' or 'enamel,' also used as a diminutive of Wilhelmina (frMarina#602 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Latin Marinus, derived from mare meaning 'sea,' giving the name the meaninMylah#605 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Myla or Mila, from Slavic mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'merciful'; aMarie#618 in the U.S.French form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated: possibly from Egyptian mMaliyah#626 in the U.S.A variant of Malia, itself a Hawaiian and Swahili form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-foMiranda#656 in the U.S.From Latin mirandus, gerundive of mirari meaning to wonder at or to admire; literally meaning sMelina#660 in the U.S.From Greek meli meaning honey, or from the Latin Melinus meaning quince-yellow; also connected Myra#663 in the U.S.Invented or popularized by the poet Fulke Greville in the 16th century, possibly as an anagram Marisol#667 in the U.S.Spanish compound of mar (sea) and sol (sun), or a contraction of María de la Soledad (Mary of tMakenzie#700 in the U.S.Child of the fair one; from Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich (son of Coinneach), where Coinneach meMerritt#703 in the U.S.English surname from the Old English place name Meritone or Meregate, meaning 'boundary gate'; Martha#713 in the U.S.From Aramaic marta (מַרְתָּא), the feminine form of mar meaning 'lord' or 'master,' hence 'ladyMckinley#714 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Fionnlaigh, meaning 'son of Finlay,' where Finlay derives froMacy#720 in the U.S.From a Norman French surname derived from the place name Massy in Normandy, France; ultimately Monica#737 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; possibly from the Latin moneo (to advise, to warn) or from a North AfricanMaisy#745 in the U.S.Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek Margarites meaning 'pearl'; Maisy is an alternateMikayla#748 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el (Milan#753 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; from the Slavic root mil meaning grace, favor, or dearMarilyn#761 in the U.S.Star of the sea or beloved; a 20th-century blend of Mary (from Hebrew Miryam) and the suffix -lMaci#773 in the U.S.Weapon or club; a diminutive spelling variant of Macy, from the Old French surname Maci or MaceMalaya#775 in the U.S.Free or liberated; from the Tagalog malaya meaning free or independent, used as a Filipino girlMilana#812 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; the feminine form of Milan, from the Old Slavic root mil meaning graceMarjorie#822 in the U.S.Pearl; medieval English form of Margaret, from Greek margarites (pearl)Michaela#843 in the U.S.Feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical quMagdalena#850 in the U.S.Feminine form of Magdalene, from the Greek Magdalene meaning 'woman of Magdala', where Magdala Madilynn#860 in the U.S.A creative American spelling of Madeline or Madelynn, ultimately from Magdalene (woman of MagdaMercy#867 in the U.S.From the Old French merci and Latin merces (reward, wages, pity), the English word mercy meaninMarianna#874 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter sea or beloved) and Anna (from Hebrew HaMegan#889 in the U.S.Welsh diminutive of Margaret, from Latin Margarita and Greek Margarites meaning pearl; the WelsMariel#893 in the U.S.Dutch and German diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miryam; the meaning of Mary is debatedMaizie#901 in the U.S.Scottish diminutive variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish pet form of Margaret; Margaret derivesMicah#909 in the U.S.Who is like God? — from Hebrew Mi-ka-el, a rhetorical question affirming God's incomparabilityMaddie#927 in the U.S.Short form of Madeline (from Greek Magdalene: of Magdala) or Madison (from Old English: son of Mariella#943 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miriam, meaning beloved, wished-for child, or pMadalyn#946 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madeline or Magdalene, from Hebrew Magdala meaning tower or place of the toMarcella#948 in the U.S.Feminine diminutive of Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus, from Latin Mars, the Roman godMilena#950 in the U.S.Slavic feminine name derived from the element mil meaning gracious, dear, or beloved, found in Malaysia#958 in the U.S.A place-name used as a personal name, from Malay and English Malaysia, the Southeast Asian natiMazie#966 in the U.S.Variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites meanMikaela#970 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Scandinavian/American feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who isMarleigh#976 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Marley, from Old English mere meaning lake, pool, or marsh and leah meaningMalka#986 in the U.S.Queen; from Hebrew malka (queen), related to melech (king)Maelynn#996 in the U.S.Modern compound of Mae or Maël (Breton/Welsh: prince, chief) with the -lynn suffix (Welsh: lakeMelani#1006 in the U.S.Dark or black; a spelling variant of Melanie, from Greek melania (darkness, blackness), from meMaylee#1020 in the U.S.Modern compound of May (the month, from Latin Maia) and -lee (Old English: meadow, clearing); aMaite#1044 in the U.S.Lovable, beloved; from Basque maite (love, dear one)Mattie#1057 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistresMontana#1058 in the U.S.Mountainous; from Spanish montana (mountain, mountainous region), from Latin montanus (of the mMavie#1062 in the U.S.My life; or song thrush; French ma vie (my life) or Irish/Old French mavis (the song thrush birMireya#1066 in the U.S.She who beholds God; Spanish form of Miriam or Mireia, from Hebrew marah (bitterness, strength)Malayah#1070 in the U.S.Freedom; from Filipino Malay malaya (free, independent); or a variant of Maleah (Hebrew: tired/Miah#1080 in the U.S.Mine; a spelling variant of Mia, itself an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria (Hebrew: beMeera#1101 in the U.S.Prosperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saint
Boy Names
Mateo#8 in the U.S.Gift of God; given by GodMichael#21 in the U.S.Who is like God? (rhetorical: no one is like God)Matthew#32 in the U.S.Gift of God; gift of YahwehMason#39 in the U.S.Stone worker; one who builds with stone; masonMiles#44 in the U.S.Soldier; from Latin miles, or possibly Germanic Milo (merciful, gracious)Maverick#49 in the U.S.An independent-minded, nonconformist individual; originally an unbranded calfMicah#90 in the U.S.Who is like God? — from Hebrew Mikha'el contraction: Mi (who) + ka (like) + El (God)Myles#100 in the U.S.Soldier; or merciful — from Latin miles (soldier) or Irish Gaelic Maol Íosa (servant of Jesus)Milo#119 in the U.S.Soldier; merciful; or grain — from Old High German mild (mild, merciful) or Latin milo (soldierMalachi#134 in the U.S.My messenger; my angel — from Hebrew Mal'akhi, meaning 'messenger of God' or 'my messenger'Matteo#146 in the U.S.Gift of God — Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew MattityahuMatias#170 in the U.S.Gift of God — Spanish and Scandinavian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of YahwehMax#180 in the U.S.Greatest, most excellent — short form of Maximilian or Maxwell, from Latin maximus (greatest)Maxwell#189 in the U.S.Mack's well or great stream — from Old English Maccus (a personal name, possibly meaning 'greatMessiah#207 in the U.S.The anointed one — from Hebrew/Aramaic mashiah (the anointed one), the same root as the Greek CMaddox#210 in the U.S.Son of Madoc; Madoc means 'fortunate' or 'good'Miguel#212 in the U.S.Who is like God? (a rhetorical question implying none can compare)Malakai#213 in the U.S.My messenger; my angel; variant spelling of Malachi from Hebrew mal'akhiMuhammad#239 in the U.S.Praiseworthy, commendable; one who is repeatedly praisedMilan#242 in the U.S.Gracious; dear; beloved; from Slavic mil (grace, favor, dear)Mark#245 in the U.S.Of Mars; consecrated to the god of warMarcus#258 in the U.S.Of Mars; consecrated to Mars; warlike; from Latin Marcus, connected to the Roman god of warMalcolm#272 in the U.S.Devotee or servant of Saint ColumbaMaximus#276 in the U.S.The greatest; the largestMaximiliano#280 in the U.S.The greatest; Latin Maximus combined with AemilianusMathias#312 in the U.S.Derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God', transmitted throMartin#335 in the U.S.From the Latin Martinus, a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war. The name thus means 'of MaMarshall#340 in the U.S.From Old French 'mareschal', from Old German 'marah' (horse) and 'scalc' (servant) — originallyMiller#369 in the U.S.From the Middle English occupational surname 'miller', denoting a person who operated a grain mMarco#370 in the U.S.Italian form of Marcus, from the Latin Marticus or Martus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of Manuel#371 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese short form of Emmanuel, from Hebrew Immanuel, composed of 'im' (with) anMatthias#372 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' (gift of God), transmitted through Greek aMarcelo#399 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcellus, from Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, connectMoshe#436 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Moses; from Hebrew Moshe, possibly from Egyptian mes meaning son or born of, or Malik#437 in the U.S.From Arabic malik meaning king, master, or sovereign; one of the 99 names of God in Islam (Al-MMario#438 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Marius, derived from the Roman family name linked to Mars, the god Mack#463 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Mac/Mc-, from Scottish and Irish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son oMusa#470 in the U.S.Arabic form of Moses, from Hebrew 'Moshe,' possibly derived from Egyptian meaning 'son' or 'borMakai#481 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Micah or Michael, from Hebrew 'mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?'; also cMoses#515 in the U.S.From Hebrew Mosheh, traditionally explained as meaning 'drawn out' (from Hebrew mashah, to drawMarcos#517 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus/Mark, from Latin Marcus, derived from the Roman god Mars,Mohamed#527 in the U.S.From Arabic Muhammad, derived from the root h-m-d meaning 'to praise,' giving a passive meaningMorgan#559 in the U.S.From Welsh Morgan, composed of mor ('sea') and cant ('circle') or gen ('bright, shining'), giviMohammad#562 in the U.S.Persian and South Asian transliteration variant of Arabic Muhammad, from the root h-m-d meaningMaximo#580 in the U.S.Spanish form of Maximus, from Latin maximus meaning 'the greatest' or 'greatest of all,' the suMoises#587 in the U.S.Spanish form of Moses, from Hebrew Moshe, traditionally explained as derived from Egyptian ms (Maximilian#590 in the U.S.From Latin Maximilianus, a blend of Maximus ('the greatest') and Aemilianus (from the Aemilii fMohammed#595 in the U.S.From Arabic Muhammad, from the root hamida meaning 'to praise,' with the intensive prefix produMemphis#640 in the U.S.From the ancient Egyptian city Men-nefer, meaning enduring and beautiful or good place; MemphisMauricio#664 in the U.S.Spanish form of Maurice, from Latin Mauritius, from Maurus meaning a Moor or inhabitant of MaurMajor#670 in the U.S.From the Latin comparative adjective maior meaning greater or larger; used as a military rank nMadden#676 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Madáin, from Irish Gaelic madán meaning little dog or hounMac#696 in the U.S.Son of; from Scottish Gaelic and Irish Mac, the prefix meaning 'son of' in Gaelic patronymic suMarvin#699 in the U.S.Sea fortress; from Welsh Merfyn or Old English Mærwine, combining mær (sea or great) and wine (Marcel#731 in the U.S.French form of Marcellus, from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, from the Roman god Misael#734 in the U.S.Spanish/Portuguese form of Mishael, from the Hebrew Mishael (מִישָׁאֵל), meaning 'who is what GMylo#737 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Milo, from the Old High German name Milo or the Latin miles (soldier); alsoMatheo#751 in the U.S.Gift of God; a Spanish and Latin American spelling variant of Matteo or Mateo, from the Hebrew Murphy#754 in the U.S.Sea warrior; sea battler; from Irish Gaelic Ó Murchadha (descendant of Murchadh: muir sea + catMustafa#761 in the U.S.The chosen one or the elect; from the Arabic mustafa, the passive participle of the verb istafaMagnus#765 in the U.S.Great or mighty; from the Latin magnus meaning great or large, adopted into Old Norse as a giveMccoy#806 in the U.S.Son of the fiery one; anglicization of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Aoidh, meaning son of Marcello#900 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Marcello, from Latin Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus; Marcus conMakari#918 in the U.S.From Greek Makarios meaning blessed, happy, or fortunate; the name of numerous early Christian Maurice#930 in the U.S.Dark-skinned; from Latin Mauritius (Moorish, of Mauritania), from Mauri (the North African peopMassimo#938 in the U.S.Italian form of Maximus, from Latin maximus meaning greatest or largest, a superlative of magnuMarcellus#948 in the U.S.Young warrior; of Mars; Latin diminutive of Marcellus, from Marcus (of the god Mars)Meir#948 in the U.S.From Hebrew me'ir meaning one who illuminates, shines, or gives light, from the root or meaningMitchell#954 in the U.S.Medieval English surname and given name, a variant of Michael from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning who Melvin#959 in the U.S.Likely derived from an old Celtic or Gaelic personal name, possibly from elements meaning councMontgomery#962 in the U.S.From the Norman French place name Montgomeri, from Old French mont meaning mountain and GermaniMordechai#967 in the U.S.From Hebrew Mordekhay, possibly derived from Babylonian Marduk, the chief deity of Babylon, thuMathew#975 in the U.S.One-t spelling variant of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu meaning gift of Yahweh, composed of mMacklin#998 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Mac Fhlainn meaning son of Flann, where Flann means red or ruddy, histMike#1011 in the U.S.Who is like God? — English short form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is like God?)Mekhi#1024 in the U.S.Who is like God? — a creative spelling of Micah or Mikey/Mikhi, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is liMael#1057 in the U.S.Prince; chief; leader; from Breton/Welsh mael (prince, chief, leader)Menachem#1063 in the U.S.Comforter; consoler; from Hebrew Menachem (one who comforts, from nacham: to comfort, to consolMarlon#1084 in the U.S.Little hawk; little falcon; possibly from Old French merle (blackbird) + diminutive -on, or a fMakoa#1117 in the U.S.Fearless; bold; courageous; from Hawaiian makoa (bold, brave, fearless)