Baby Names That Start With M
2773 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
Mayzi#16764 in the U.S.A modern -zi spelling of Maisie, a Scottish short form of Margaret, from the Greek for 'pearl.'Mazarine#16766 in the U.S.Mazarine is a French colour word for a deep, rich blue - the 'Mazarine blue,' named for CardinaMaryclare#16769 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Miriam) and Clare (from Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous'). A clasMaryfrances#16772 in the U.S.A written-as-one compound of Mary (Hebrew Miriam, 'beloved; star of the sea') and Frances (LatiMeba#16774 in the U.S.Meba is an Ethiopian name, likely of Amharic origin. A firm single documented meaning is hard tMaryum#16775 in the U.S.Maryum is an Urdu spelling of Maryam, the form of Mary honoured in both Christianity and Islam Medora#16775 in the U.S.The name of the heroine of Lord Byron's narrative poem The Corsair, apparently coined or adapteMasiyah#16778 in the U.S.Masiyah is a modern coinage, readable near Masiah or the Hebrew Maasiah ('work of the Lord'), oMavelyn#16781 in the U.S.Mavelyn is a modern coinage, readable as a blend of Mavis or Mabel with Evelyn. It has no singlMaevrie#16782 in the U.S.A modern coinage extending Maeve, the anglicised form of the Irish Medb, usually read as 'she wMelanii#16783 in the U.S.Melanii is a doubled-i respelling of Melanie, from Greek melas ('dark, black'). The styling is Melinna#16786 in the U.S.A double-n spelling of Melina, from the Greek meli ('honey') or melas ('dark'). Sweet and soft.Mahara#16787 in the U.S.A name that echoes Sanskrit roots (maha, 'great') and the Maori mahara ('thought; memory; to reMaxx#16788 in the U.S.A double-x spelling of Max, short for Maximilian/Maxwell, from Latin maximus, 'greatest.' Max iMeliza#16788 in the U.S.A blend of Melissa (Greek, 'bee; honey') and Eliza (from Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath'). Soft Maylea#16789 in the U.S.Maylea has no securely documented etymology. It is usually read as a modern coinage blending MaMclaine#16795 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish and Scottish surname McLaine / MacLean, built on Mac ('son of') — in MaMaizah#16798 in the U.S.Maizah is an Arabic name meaning 'discerning' or 'one who distinguishes' (from a root about telMalynda#16798 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Melinda, a name coined in eighteenth-century English literature, usuallyMikey#16801 in the U.S.A pet form of Michael (Hebrew, 'who is like God?'), usually a boy's nickname; used here as a giMikiya#16803 in the U.S.Mikiya is a modern coinage, readable near Mikaya, Makiya or Mikayla. It has no single documenteMeilany#16804 in the U.S.Meilany is a newly emerging coinage. It sits between Melany (a form of Melanie) and the -lani eMakennah#16805 in the U.S.Makennah is a modern respelling of Makenna, a first-name use of the Scottish/Irish surname McKeMeleana#16808 in the U.S.A name read as a Hawaiian-styled form of Melia (a form of Amelia, or the plumeria flower) or ofMariavalentina#16813 in the U.S.Mariavalentina is a compound of Maria and Valentina recorded as one name. Maria comes from HebrMinori#16813 in the U.S.A Japanese given name, romanized here. Written one way it carries the sense of minori, 'harvestMelly#16814 in the U.S.Melly is a pet form usable for many Mel- names (Melanie, Melissa, Amelia, Melody). Used on its Menna#16818 in the U.S.In Egypt and the wider Arab world Menna is a familiar short name, generally linked to minna, 'gMaliana#16819 in the U.S.Maliana is a modern coinage, readable as a blend of Malia or Maria with the -ana ending. It hasMalilah#16820 in the U.S.Malilah is a modern coinage with a soft, symmetrical sound. It has no single documented meaningMerlyn#16823 in the U.S.A y-spelling of Merlin, the Latinised form of the Welsh Myrddin, the bard and enchanter of ArthMalyun#16824 in the U.S.A Somali form of Maryam, the Arabic name of the mother of Jesus, itself from the Hebrew Miriam.Mhia#16825 in the U.S.Mhia is a modern respelling of Mia, itself linked to Maria (from Hebrew Miriam) and to Italian Miamore#16829 in the U.S.Miamore is a modern name built from the endearment mi amore ('my love'), familiar in Italian anMihra#16833 in the U.S.Mihra echoes the Persian Mehr and the ancient Mithra, tied to the sun and to 'love, friendship.Mushtaq#16834 in the U.S.From the Arabic mushtaq, 'longing, yearning, desirous' - in poetry and devotional writing, the Milea#16837 in the U.S.Milea has no documented etymology. It reads as a soft modern coinage between Mila (Slavic mil, Milina#16842 in the U.S.A form reading as Milena (Slavic, from mil, 'gracious; dear; loving') or Melina (Greek, 'honey'Milki#16844 in the U.S.From the Oromo language of Ethiopia and Kenya, where milki means 'good omen, good fortune, blesMaryeli#16848 in the U.S.Maryeli is a modern coinage joining Mary/Mari- with an -eli ending (perhaps echoing Eli or ElizMillennia#16848 in the U.S.Millennia is the English word for spans of a thousand years (plural of millennium, from Latin mMirela#16851 in the U.S.A Romanian and Croatian form of Mirella or Mireille, generally traced to the Latin mirari, 'to Misaki#16853 in the U.S.Misaki is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the characters used - commonly 'beautiful blMitsuki#16854 in the U.S.A Japanese name commonly written to mean 'beautiful moon' (mi, 'beauty' + tsuki, 'moon') or 'fuMiyari#16855 in the U.S.A modern American coinage built from a Miya opening and an -ari ending. It has no older documenMati#16856 in the U.S.A short name with several honest routes: in Hebrew it is a pet form of Matityahu, 'gift of the Matina#16858 in the U.S.Matina is a Greek name associated with 'the morning' and used as a pet form of Matoula/Martha. Mizani#16858 in the U.S.Mizani means 'balance, scales' in Swahili, from the Arabic mizan (the balance). A poised, meaniMlasi#16859 in the U.S.Mlasi is a rare name of likely East African (Swahili) background. A firm single documented meanMattisyn#16861 in the U.S.Mattisyn is a modern respelling in the Madison/Mattison family (Madison being a surname, 'son oMoonie#16863 in the U.S.An affectionate nickname-style coinage built on the word moon, with a sweet -ie ending. No docuMorgann#16866 in the U.S.Morgann is a doubled-n spelling of Morgan, a Welsh name usually given as 'sea-born' or 'sea-cirMozelle#16868 in the U.S.A vintage American name, a form of Mozella/Mozelle, variously linked to the Moselle river/regioMulanii#16869 in the U.S.Mulanii is a modern coinage with a doubled-i ending, echoing Mulan (the legendary Chinese heroiMyer#16874 in the U.S.A surname derived from Meir (Hebrew, 'giving light; one who shines'), also linked to the GermanMyli#16877 in the U.S.A short modern coinage echoing Mila and Miley. No single fixed source; routes uncertain.Myomi#16878 in the U.S.Myomi has no documented etymology. It is a new coinage; its shape recalls the -omi ending of NaMazzie#16888 in the U.S.Mazzie reads as a diminutive of the Maisie/Mazie type — pet forms historically linked to MargarMehana#16899 in the U.S.Mehana is a modern coinage; its sound echoes the Hawaiian mehana ('warmth, warm'). Whether thatMenaye#16916 in the U.S.A modern American coinage in the family of names ending in -nae and -naye, alongside Renae, JanMieko#16926 in the U.S.A Japanese girl's name (Mieko), often written with the ending -ko ('child') and varied first chMiheeka#16928 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-styled name, sometimes glossed as 'the earth' or linked to mahi ('great; eartMohana#16966 in the U.S.Mohana is a Sanskrit name meaning 'charming, bewitching, enchanting,' from the same root as MohMyoni#16994 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Naomi and Nyomi, with a soft -oni ending. No single fixed meaning; rouMatisse#17143 in the U.S.Matisse is a French surname best known from painter Henri Matisse. As a first name it reads artMayloni#17155 in the U.S.Mayloni is a modern coinage joining a May- sound with an -oni ending. It has no single documentMidhuna#17207 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Mithuna, the zodiac sign Gemini, 'a pair; a couple; the twins.' Used in MalayMilahn#17215 in the U.S.Milahn is a modern respelling whose nearest relative is Milan — both the Italian city and the SMarieliz#17258 in the U.S.A compound of Marie (from Miriam) and Liz (from Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath; abundance'). A jMayanna#17297 in the U.S.A modern blend of May (the month; a Mary/Margaret short form) and Anna ('grace; favor'). Soft aMerle#17896 in the U.S.Merle comes from French merle, 'blackbird.' A vintage unisex name, worn by actress Merle OberonMoxxi#18019 in the U.S.A double-x coinage on moxie ('spirit; nerve; determination'), also the name of a character (MadMailany#18122 in the U.S.Mailany is a newly emerging coinage, one of several spellings circulating alongside Milani and Malkie#18273 in the U.S.Malkie is a Yiddish affectionate form of Malka, the Hebrew name and word for 'queen.' A warm, tMishael#18285 in the U.S.Hebrew Mishael, generally read as 'who is what God is?'. In the Book of Daniel, Mishael is one Mattelynn#18319 in the U.S.Mattelynn is a modern coinage joining a Matt-/Mattie sound with the popular -lynn suffix. It haMyree#18324 in the U.S.A short modern coinage echoing Myra (Greek, 'myrrh; fragrance') and Marie. A sound-echo with noMeret#18373 in the U.S.From the Egyptian Meret, 'the beloved' (from mer, 'to love'), linked to 'the singer'; the EgyptMirasol#18381 in the U.S.Mirasol is a Spanish word for the sunflower, read as mira ('look') + sol ('sun') - 'look at theMailene#19374 in the U.S.A modern coinage layering a May- sound with the -lene ending of Marlene/Arlene. No single fixedMyriana#19569 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Mariana and Miriam, with a flowing -ana ending. No single fixed meaninMacayaMacaya has no documented etymology as a given name. It exists as a surname and as a place name MachaFrom the Old Irish Macha, of uncertain meaning (variously 'plain; field'); the fierce Celtic goMadleenA trimmed respelling of Madeline, from Magdalene ('of Magdala,' often read 'high tower'); also MaelizA modern coinage blending Mae (or the Breton Mael, 'prince; chief') with Liz (from Elizabeth). MahrynA modern respelling of Maren or Marin. Maren is a Scandinavian form of Marina, from Latin marinMailanniA modern coinage echoing Leilani and Milani, its -lani ending brushing Hawaiian ('heaven; royalMakoaFrom the Hawaiian makoa, 'fearless, brave, courageous, aggressive.' In Hawaiian naming it is usMakriyanaA modern coinage with no documented source, built from familiar name parts. It sits near MarianManabareturning from war; she who returnsManameaManamea is a Samoan and Polynesian name meaning 'the beloved one' (a term of deep affection). AMarialejandraMarialejandra is a compound of Maria and Alejandra recorded as one name. Maria comes from HebreMariamiA form of Mary/Maryam — the Georgian Mariami and the Swahili/Arabic Maryam tradition — from MirMarsanaA modern coinage with no documented source, built from the Mar- opening of Maria and Marisa andMavelynnMavelynn is a modern coinage with a doubled-n -lynn ending, readable as a Mavis/Mabel + Evelyn MayelliA modern coinage used chiefly in Spanish-speaking communities, sitting close to Nayeli and MayeMaypleMayple is a respelling of the nature word 'maple,' the tree prized for its shade and syrup. A sMcclaineFrom the Scottish/Irish surname MacLean/McClaine, 'son of the servant of Saint John' (Gille EatMckenzleyMckenzley is a modern coinage blending McKenzie (a Scottish surname, 'son of Coinneach/the fairMeairaMeaira is a modern coinage, readable near Meira, Myra or Keira. It has no single documented meaMeiddyMeiddy is a modern coinage, popular in some Latin American communities, with a bright two-beat MeilaniiMeilanii is a modern coinage close to Meilani (which uses Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky') and MelMeleyMeley reads as a short modern name; it is also used in East African (Tigrinya/Amharic) communitMelpomeneFrom the Greek melpomene, 'to sing/celebrate with song; the songstress' (from melpein, 'to singMerliaMerlia is a modern coinage, readable as an elaboration of Merle or Merla. It has no single docuMeropeFrom the Greek Merope, variously 'eloquent; with a sparkling face; a bee-eater (a bird)'; one oMerrisA surname-style name echoing Maris ('of the sea,' Latin) and the surname Morris ('dark-skinned;MetisFrom the Greek metis, 'wisdom; skill; cunning/practical counsel'; the Titaness of wisdom, the fMielikkiFrom the Finnish Mielikki, 'the pleasing one; the good-minded' (from mieli, 'mind/mood'); the FMifrahFrom an Arabic root carrying the sense of joy and gladness, giving a name read as 'joyful, gladMihirareddyMihirareddy joins the Sanskrit Mihira ('sun') with the South Indian (Telugu) surname Reddy, recMilanahA spelling of Milana, from the Slavic root mil ('gracious; dear; beloved'); also read as feminiMilliejoA written-as-one compound of Millie (a pet form of Mildred/Millicent, 'gentle strength' / 'workMinkyAn affectionate nickname-style coinage, sometimes a pet name; no documented etymology as a giveMioraFrom the Malagasy Miora, 'harmonious; at peace; in accord.' A gentle virtue name from MadagascaMireinaA modern coinage in which many hear mi reina, Spanish for 'my queen,' and also an echo of the CMireliMireli reads as a modern spelling in the Mireia/Mireille/Mirella family. Mireille was popularisMirelithA very rare modern coinage. It echoes Mireya/Mirela (Spanish and Romanian names linked to 'admiMirellyA Latin American given name echoing Mireya and Mirella (linked to Mireio, 'to admire'). Modern MirlethMirleth is a newly emerging coinage. Its Mir- opening recalls names such as Mira and Mirabel, aMitakshiMitakshi is a Sanskrit name understood as 'one with beautiful/keen eyes' (linked to aksi, 'eye'MnemosyneFrom the Greek mnemosyne, 'memory; remembrance'; the Titaness of memory and the mother of the nMoaMoa is a Swedish girl's name, borne by author Moa Martinson; separately, the moa was a large flMoemashe who remains; the lingering one (Old Tupi mo'ema — exact etymology debated; scholarly sourceMoiraineMoiraine is a fictional name coined by Robert Jordan for Moiraine Damodred, an Aes Sedai in TheMokoshFrom the Slavic Mokosh, of uncertain meaning (variously 'moisture; wetness' or 'the weaver'); tMontahaMontaha is an Arabic name meaning 'the utmost, the pinnacle, the ultimate point.' A lofty, aspiMooneMoone reads as a spelling that echoes the word 'moon,' the night's bright orb; it is also an IrMoranaFrom the Slavic Morana, 'death; the winter one' (from mor, 'death/pestilence'); the Slavic goddMoroccoThe name of the North African country Morocco, used as a bold place-name. The country's EnglishMuhraMuhra is an Arabic name meaning 'a young mare' (a filly), and by some readings 'a pearl.' A spiMulanieMulanie is a modern coinage whose sound echoes Mulan (the legendary Chinese heroine, populariseMutFrom the Egyptian mut, 'mother'; the Egyptian mother-goddess and queen of the gods, consort of MuwahibFrom Arabic mawahib, the plural of mawhiba — 'gifts, talents, God-given abilities'. The name caMuyaoA Chinese given name (Mandarin Muyao) whose meaning depends on the characters chosen when writtMyarieA modern American coinage pairing Mya - itself a spelling of Mia or Maya - with the -rie endingMyeliA modern coinage, a My-/Mi- sound with an -eli ending. No documented etymology; routes uncertaiMyoamiA modern coinage whose sound brushes place-name Miami and the Maya/Amaya family. No documented
Boy Names
Maa'inganwolfMaiyonA modern American coinage, layering a Mai-/My- opening with an -on ending; no single fixed sourMajaliwaA Swahili/East African name understood as 'the given ones; that which is granted' - carrying thMakwabear, black bearManannanFrom the Old Irish Manannan mac Lir, linked to 'of the Isle of Man; the sea one'; the Celtic goMardukFrom the Akkadian Marduk, variously 'bull-calf of the sun; solar calf' (amar, 'calf', + utu, 'sMarkiyanThe Ukrainian form of Marcian (Latin Marcianus, from Marcus, 'dedicated to Mars; warlike'), borMarohuspirit of the cloudless sky; a deity of clear weather in Taino mythologyMaskosislittle bear; bear cubMaskwabearMayaanFrom the Hebrew Maayan, 'spring; fountain; a source of water.' Used across genders in Israel; hMaylenA modern coinage pairing a bright May- opening with an -len ending, in the mold of names like KMayzenMayzen has no documented etymology. It is a fresh coinage in the current wave of boys' names enMazielA modern coinage joining the Hebrew mazel ('luck; fortune') with the -el ending ('God') of angeMazimMazim has no documented etymology. It is a new coinage; it sits near Arabic-sounding names suchMelijahMelijah is a newly emerging coinage that reads as Elijah with an M- front, or as a blend of MalMenewagreat warriorMigizieagleMihkored (literally "it is red"); also "blood"MimirFrom the Old Norse Mimir, 'the rememberer; the wise one' (linked to a root meaning 'memory/to tMiravA modern Sanskrit-styled name whose elements are not securely documented; readings such as 'oceMiyloA respelling of Milo, an old name linked to the Germanic element for 'merciful; mild' and, by sMoacirborn of suffering, son of painMochnitalking birdMohammedmusaA compound name joining Muhammad ('the praised one') and Musa (Moses, whose name is traditionalMouhamadoulA West African (Senegalese/Francophone) form based on Muhammad, from the Arabic 'praiseworthy,'MuhammadazlanA two-part name recorded as one field: Muhammad (the Prophet's name, 'praiseworthy') plus AzlanMycereA modern American coinage with a soft, current sound; no single fixed source. Routes uncertain,MyhirMyhir is a rare modern spelling that stands very close to Mihir, a Sanskrit-derived Indian nameMyzirA modern coinage that echoes Arabic names like Amir ('prince; commander') and Mazhar. As spelle