Baby Names Starting With M

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The M sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with M are popular across American, English-speaking countries, Spain, English, France traditions. Browse all 8,103 names below, or filter by gender to narrow your search.

Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".

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(English: "stone worker")

English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH". Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles.

independent, nonconformist

son of Maud, meaning 'a powerful warrior' or 'mighty warrior' in its original context

Means 'water'. In the context, it can symbolize life and fertility.; Means 'illusion' or 'dream', often referred to in spiritual terms.; A popular name without specific meaning, often used within the Hispanic community.

Woman from Magdala

Bitterness; sea of sorrow

Hebrew-speaking countries

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Dark-skinned or black.

English-speaking countries

From the 'Mack's well,' meaning the well of the son of 'Mack'.

gracious, merciful

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wished-for child

messenger of God

Slavic countries

Gracious, dear.

Roman feminine form of MARIANUS. After the classical era it was frequently interpreted as a combination of MARIA and ANA. In Portuguese it is further used as a form of MARIAMNE.

Sea-born or sea-circle

Hebrew-speaking countries

male; brave; warlike

A name that refers to a 'calm sea' or 'gentle breeze'.

The Praised One

Medieval feminine form of AMABILIS. This spelling and Amabel were common during the Middle Ages, though they became rare after the 15th century. It was revived in the 19th century after the publication of C. M.

pleasant seaside meadow

of Mars, the god of war

A diminutive form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.

Devotee of Saint Columba

Diminutive of MARGARET.

descendant of the headstrong one

English-speaking countries

A field of grassland, typically filled with wildflowers

Variant of Madeline, meaning 'high tower' or 'woman from Magdala'.

Variant of MATTHIAS.

Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.

king or ruler; chieftain or lord

a blend of love and the moon

Mary's bitterness or wished-for child

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Wondrous, wonderful

Arabic and Persian form of MARIA. In Iran it is also the name of a flower, the tuberose, which is named after the Virgin Mary.

From the English word miracle for an extraordinary event, ultimately deriving from Latin miraculum "wonder, marvel".

Scottish Gaelic

French form of MAGDALENE.

merciful, kindly

A variation of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'.

Hebrew form of MOSES.

derived from 'Macey', meaning 'gift of God'

From the river.

Variant of MADISON.

Greek-speaking regions

established and beautiful

the traverse, the land towards the sea

woman from Magdala

of the sea; related to the sea; from the sea; mariner

sea of bitterness, rebelliousness

English-speaking countries

unknown or rare name, possibly a modern invention

Generous; Gift; Divine gift

An invented name, likely derived from combining elements of 'Monte' and 'Ava,' symbolizing lofty aspirations.

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from the surname MacKenzie, meaning 'son of the fair one'.

to enrich, to be fruitful

lovable; lovable lady

Moses; drawn from water

Yiddish-speaking communities

Variant of MADGE.

a form of the name Mignonne, meaning 'delicate' or 'lovely'.

lovely, intelligent

Derived from the Latin name 'Maria', often associated with the name Mary, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness'.

a strong one; a warrior

Une forme de Michel

a combination of María and Teresa

English-speaking countries

steadfast or strong

beautiful generation

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of Mars, warrior

one who is devoted to the Eucharist

Modena, a city in Italy

greatest, largest

English-speaking countries

Bitter, but with a sense of freshness

beautiful, delicate

Son of the Church

One who is beautiful or precious.

From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, possibly meaning "great lord" or "sea lord".

gift of the sea

variation of 'mandolin', a stringed musical instrument

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Marcus, meaning 'male, manly'

a variant of Mylee, meaning 'lime' or 'abbreviation of Michelle'

The one who is praised.

Hebrew (Israel)

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From the river Maas

a modern variant of the name McKenzie, meaning 'son of the wise ruler'.

peaceful; serene

Greater; larger

English-speaking countries

Derived from Markus, which means 'male' or 'warrior', blended with 'Evan' meaning 'God is gracious'.

English-speaking countries

gentle strength

A variation of Madeline, meaning 'high tower'.

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A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

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little muse or inspiration

A shortened form of Melinda, which means 'honey' or 'sweet'

Often interpreted as a blend of names like Maria and Alicia.

Hebrew-speaking countries

Wished-for child

A variant of the name Misha, often interpreted as 'gift from God'

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bitterness; sea

Enchanting, fascinating

A diminutive form of the name 'Minnie', which itself is a diminutive of 'Minerva'.

English-speaking countries

Melody; a musical tune; Musical harmony

Spanish-speaking countries

Hebrew-speaking countries

a form of Madeleine, meaning high tower or elevated place

a form of Emmanuel, meaning God is with us

Michaelchristop

who is like God; Christ bearer

Variant of the name Mark, often interpreted as 'warlike' or 'of Mars'.

A combination of Mary and Emma

An invented name, possibly inspired by the name Mida, associated with wealth and affluence.

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Worthy of admiration

Mariadelosangel

Mary of the Angels

Occupational surname meaning 'one who grinds grain.'

English-speaking countries

A variant of the name Mark, typically denoting someone associated with the 'mark' or 'boundary.'

English-speaking countries

mouth of the river Roe

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one who is powerful

combination of Mary and Beth

Spanish-speaking countries

A variant of 'Martha', which signifies 'Lady' or 'Mistress of the House'.

Modern variant of Malia, meaning 'beloved' or 'a gift from God'.

a term of endearment or 'sweet girl'

from the mill ford

diminutive of Mary

A variant of the name Magdalen, which means 'of Magdala'.

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