Irish Names · Letter M

31 Irish Baby Names Starting With M — With Full Meanings

Browse all 31 Irish names that begin with the letter M. Full etymology, cultural context, and popularity.

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  1. Irish Girl Names Starting With M
  2. Irish Boy Names Starting With M
  3. Irish Unisex Names Starting With M

Irish names starting with M include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to Irish heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes Irish-origin names so enduring.

Irish names starting with M — quick facts

  • 31 Irish names begin with the letter M
  • 23 girl names, 7 boy names
  • Irish names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Irish Girl Names Starting With M

23 girl names

#739
Matigan
Irish
An original or a gift.; Little warrior.
#772
Maureene
Irish
Signifies a connection to purity, as Mary is often considered a symbol of purity.
#813
Maitlin
Irish
Little flower
#834
Mickenna
Irish
Son of the fire
#854
Mauren
Irish
Mairead
#866
Murron
Irish
Meaning 'sea circle' or 'sea hill'.
#881
Mckeena
Irish
descendant of Caoinneach, meaning 'handsome'
#946
Moire
Irish
great, splendid
#1094
Moonyeen
Irish
Irish
#1285
Maewyn
Irish
great, noble
#1327
Michaeleen
Irish
A diminutive form of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'
#1479
Meanna
Irish
little maiden; beloved child
#1584
Meaghen
Irish
a pearl.
#1588
Moiya
Irish
A variation of 'Maolmhuire', meaning 'devotee of Mary'
#1598
Maevah
Irish
The goddess of fertility and sovereignty
#1607
Magee
Irish
daughter of the servant
#1798
Moira
Irish
derived from 'Maolmhuire', meaning 'servant of Mary'
#1847
Mackena
Irish
Son of the warrior; variant of McKenna; Greatest; keeper of the light
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Malaney
Irish
little mausoleum
—
Maevynn
Irish
A variant of the name Maeve, which means 'she who intoxicates.'
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Maevin
Irish
a form of the name Maeve, meaning 'she who intoxicates'
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Maley
Irish↑ Rising
Derived from 'Maolmhuire', meaning 'devotee of Mary'.
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Moya
Irish
A variation of 'Moira,' meaning 'great,' or 'noble'.

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Irish Boy Names Starting With M

7 boy names

#693
Moffett
Irish
descendant of the noble family lineage, typically 'of the son of the marsh'
#1080
McGwire
Irish
son of the servant of God
#1153
Macarther
Irish
Gaelic
#1170
Macauly
Irish
Meaning 'son of the dark, tall one'
#1558
Macauley
Irish
Son of the servant of God.
#1957
Meade
Irish
Meadow
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Malloy
Irish
descendant of the servant of Mary

Irish Unisex Names Starting With M

1 gender-neutral names

#515
Murphey
Irish
Irish Gaelic

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