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American unisex names starting with M bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to American tradition or simply love how M names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

American Unisex names starting with M

  • 86 American unisex names begin with M
  • All names include full etymology from American naming tradition
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
  • Current popularity rankings help you choose between the classic and the rising

American Unisex Names Starting With M

86 unisex names of American origin beginning with M

#489
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established and beautiful
#513
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From the river Maas
#533
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who is like God
#560
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A variant of 'pearl'
#623
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Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
#632
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A derivative of the name 'Massey', meaning 'Massy’ or 'fortified place'.
#636
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son of the fair warrior
#669
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Of Mars; warrior
#690
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Variation of Marion, a diminutive of Mary
#716
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A variant of the name Mark, often associated with strong leadership
#725
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who is like God?
#758
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Mouth of the marsh
#777
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Derived from the name Marva, often interpreted as 'the chosen one' or 'beloved'.
#835
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From the land by the lake.
#845
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Bright sea; sparkling sea.
#862
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who is like God
#942
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A variant of the name Merlyn, meaning 'sea fortress' or 'sea hill'.
#947
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A title of nobility
#956
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Who is like God?
#1038
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to be like or resemble, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'your beloved'.
#1063
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To show or to demonstrate
#1111
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my messenger
#1112
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Who is like God? (feminine form of Michael)
#1117
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A variation of the name Marquee, suggesting brightness or significance.
#1153
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The month of March, often symbolizes rebirth
#1158
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From the May tree forest
#1198
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Myrtle tree
#1201
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Mountain; one who lives near the hills
#1204
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Of Mars, warlike
#1226
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A variant of 'Macklin', meaning son of the servant.
#1247
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a feminine form of Michael; who is like God?
#1269
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An anglicized form of the Irish name Muiréal, meaning 'sea brightness'.
#1294
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meaning 'queen' or 'royalty'.
#1370
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driftwood, a meadow by a lake
#1411
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Mountain
#1492
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A derived form of the name Manon, which is a diminutive of Marie, meaning 'beloved' or 'little Mary'
#1513
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A combination of 'Mont' meaning mountain and 'unique'.
#1530
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gift of God
#1537
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A diminutive or affectionate form of the name Madeleine or Meda, meaning 'tower'.
#1549
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mystic or having mystical qualities
#1553
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A modern variant of Maxine
#1576
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a feminized form of Marvin, meaning 'sea friend'.
#1581
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Modern variant of 'Mackay', adapted into a name for girls.
#1642
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Marlo is a modern name, often interpreted as a variant of Marlowe, meaning 'driftwood'.
#1704
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A form of the name 'Moses'; means 'to draw out'
#1717
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Combination of 'Mel' and 'Iris'
#1825
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a blend of names like Myra and Alan
#1826
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great lord
#1834
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son of the carpenter
#1841
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who is like God?
#1860
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Who is like God?
#1870
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A modern combination of names, possibly merging 'Misha' and 'Shawn', implying 'gift of God' or 'God is gracious'.
#1927
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African American Vernacular English
#1943
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Son of Matt
#3158
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Who is like God?
#3263
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Possibly derived from 'Mars,' relating to the planet or the god of war
#3680
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A modern name, possibly a creative variant of 'Makayla'.
#3684
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who is like God
#3762
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a complex network of paths or passages.
#4181
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variegated, diverse
#4296
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a modern invention possibly blending 'Mya' with 'air', symbolizing lightness or beauty
#4323
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A beloved name with deep roots
#4419
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related to the Maya civilization
#4549
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Variant of the name Mason, which means 'stone worker'
#4824
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of Mars, the Roman god of war
#5323
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Son of the hero.
#5394
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A variation of the name Michelle, which is derived from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), meaning 'who is like God?'.
#5488
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Son of the battle; From the mountain of the king
#6315
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Gift of God
#6773
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from the moor
#7146
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May's son/child
#7557
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Who is like God?
#8057
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the month of May, flower, fertility
#8323
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greatest
#9369
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grand, dignified
#9432
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Derived from the name for the corn plant, important for agriculture, especially in North America.
#9466
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Who is like God?
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the one who is lonely
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Who is like God?
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A modern interpretation of 'Madeline' or 'Madison'
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The art of arranging sounds
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dream
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A beloved name with deep roots
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derived from music, suggesting harmony and connection to melodies
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Who is like God?
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A modern variant of the name Macon, which is derived from Old French.

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