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

Italian names starting with M — quick facts

  • 35 Italian names begin with the letter M
  • 21 girl names, 13 boy names
  • Italian names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Italian Girl Names Starting With M

21 girl names

#507
Italian
Modena, a city in Italy
#518
Italian
little muse or inspiration
#571
Italian
of the sea
#677
Italian
Derived from 'mille' meaning 'thousand' or 'milvus', the bird name meaning 'kite'
#694
Italian
Diminutive of 'Merola' or related to the sea
#1008
Italian
little Mary; little Marie
#1111
Italian↑ Rising
Little Mary.
#1137
Italian
who is like God
#1224
Italian
Little mine
#1255
Italian
Maria (bitter) + Cristina (follower of Christ)
#1565
Italian
language: Latin origin meaning 'warlike' or 'of Mars'.
#1666
Italian
little muse; one who inspires
#1764
Italian
A diminutive form of the name Maria
#1860
Italian
of the sea
#2572
Italian
my beautiful
#6095
Italian↑ Rising
who is like God
#6580
Italian↑ Rising
A variation of the name Amelia, meaning 'work' or 'striving'.
Italian↑ Rising
plum; blackbird
Italian↑ Rising
from Milan
Italian
a form of the name of the goddess of warfare
Italian
One who is admired

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Italian Boy Names Starting With M

13 boy names

#501
Italian
world
#586
Italian
Little warrior
#682
Italian
Mountain dweller, from the mountains
#789
Italian
mountain
#1346
Italian
Defender of mankind, and messenger of God
#1357
Italian
better; improved
#1391
Italian
Who is like God
#1423
Italian↑ Rising
dark-skinned
#2871
Italian
Who is like God?
#4683
Italian↑ Rising
Of the sea
#8665
Italian
Derived from Machiavelli, meaning 'crafty' or 'sly'.
Italian
little Marcus
Italian
Little hammer (derived from Marcello)

Italian Unisex Names Starting With M

1 gender-neutral names

#4414
Italian↑ Rising
Benedetto