Names that start with M
2,230 different M-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Mia led them with 11,087 newborns. Compare all 8,135 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- MichonOf uncertain originFrench—
- MandelOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mandel, a German surname meaning 'almond' or a Yiddish diminutive of the given name MendelGerman—
- MercadesVariant spelling of Mercedes, meaning 'mercies' in Spanish, a reference to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of MercySpanish—
- MadalinOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MadgieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MatieUncertainEnglish—
- MicoleOf uncertain origin, likely a modern feminine coinage inspired by names like Nicole or MichaelaModern coinage—
- ManiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MadaiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MilcaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaribellOf debated originEnglish—
- MichaelanthonyA combination of the names Michael (Hebrew: 'Who is like God?') and Anthony (Latin: 'priceless one' or 'flower')Modern coinage—
- MengA Chinese surname or given name that can mean 'dream' or 'fierce', among other meanings depending on the Chinese characterModern coinage—
- Martynof Mars, dedicated to MarsEnglish—
- MaydaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MikkaA modern feminine name, probably a variant of Mika, itself a short form of Michaela or a feminine form of MikkoModern coinage—
- Morleyopen moor or meadowEnglish—
- MitsukoChild of lightJapanese—
- MeighanVariant of Megan, which is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Welsh—
- MerindaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MoriaOf uncertain meaningHebrew—
- MerisaA modern variant of Marisa, itself a blend of Maria and Luisa, meaning 'bitter sea' or 'rebellious' combined with 'famous warriorModern coinage—
- MarshelleCombination of the names Mary and Michelle or a feminine form of Marshall, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- MadaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mada or a short form of names like Madalene or MadelynEnglish—
- MarvineMarvine is likely a feminine variant of Marvin, which traditionally means 'sea fortress' or 'friend of the sea' from Welsh originsWelsh—
- MarybellCompound of Mary and Bell, where Mary likely means 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness', and Bell means 'beautiful'Modern coinage—
- MakailahUncertain originModern coinage—
- MarchelloOf uncertain originItalian—
- MaddisenOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- MarysaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- MellShort form of Melissa or Melanie, or a variant of MelEnglish—
- MichaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MattyeA spelling variant of Mattie, itself a diminutive of Martha or Matilda, meaning 'lady' or 'battle-mighty'English—
- MehganVariant spelling of Megan, a Welsh diminutive of Margaret meaning "pearl"Welsh—
- ManpreetBlessed by the mind, or one whose mind is filled with love (from Sanskrit manas 'mind' + preeti 'love, affection')Sanskrit—
- MargetVariant spelling of Margaret, generally thought to mean 'pearl' from the Greek margaritesEnglish—
- MichaiahWho is like Yahweh?Hebrew—
- MarlindaCombination of Marlene and Linda, or a variant of MarlineModern coinage—
- MirthaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarcileOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine variant of Marcellus, meaning 'little warrior' or 'dedicated to Mars'English—
- ManishOne meaning is 'lord of the mind' or 'intellect', a compound of 'manas' (mind) and 'isha' (lord), but also associated with a spring month in the Hindu calendarSanskrit—
- MercedeDerived from the Spanish name Mercedes, meaning 'mercies' (plural of mercy)Spanish—
- MyriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarshelDerived from a variant spelling of Marshall, meaning someone who looks after horses or a farrierEnglish—
- MauriciaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- MelaynaModern invented name, likely a blend of Melanie and Layna or a variant of MilenaModern coinage—
- MerlindaPossibly a combination of Merle and Linda, or a variant of Melinda with an 'r'Modern coinage—
- ManieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MirkaPossibly meaning 'peace' or 'world', derived from the Slavic element 'mir'Slavic—
- MarzellaOf uncertain originItalian—
- MckennahModern invented name, likely a respelling of McKenna (from Irish surname meaning 'son of Cionnaith')Modern coinage—
- MonayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MyrkaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarylnCombination of Mary and the suffix -lyn, meaning 'drop of the sea' or 'beloved' from Mary, with a modern feminine suffixModern coinage—
- MelenyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MeyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MicalOf uncertain originHebrew—
- MetroOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MikhailaWho is like God? (feminine form of Michael)Hebrew—
- ManlyManly or manlike, a virtue name from the English wordEnglish—
- MeadeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Mitsuobright man, third son, or lightJapanese—
- MachellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Marijabeloved, wished-for childSlavic—
- MarvelleOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Marvel, from the English word "marvel" meaning "wonder" or "astonishment"Modern coinage—
- MoneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MeggieDiminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- MendiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MansfieldDerived from a place name meaning 'field by the hill' or 'Mann's field'English—
- MariadelcarmenCombination of Maria and del Carmen, a Spanish title for the Virgin Mary referring to Mount CarmelSpanish—
- MarkeeseModern combination of the prefix Mar- and the popular sound -keese, possibly influenced by the name MarquisModern coinage—
- MagaleneWoman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileeHebrew—
- MelvenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MickaelaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MonicOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarlyceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarykathrynA combination of the names Mary and KathrynModern coinage—
- Marguitalittle pearl, or a diminutive of MargaritaSpanish—
- MartenFrom the animal name 'marten' (a weasel-like mammal), also a variant of Martin, ultimately derived from Mars, the Roman god of warScandinavian—
- Milasof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MonitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MelessaA variant of Melissa, meaning 'honey bee' in GreekGreek—
- MeoshaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- MardellaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarveneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MeshellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaghanVariant spelling of Megan, typically meaning 'pearl'Welsh—
- MilfredOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MikayaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MargaretaPearl, from the Greek word 'margaritēs' meaning pearlGreek—
- MontineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MingBright, clear, or shiningModern coinage—
- MelburnOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MindieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakellModern invented name, likely a blend or respelling of Michael or MakaylaModern coinage—
- Mindeeprobably a phonetic variant of Mindy, originally a diminutive of Melinda or Cassandra, but may have been coined independently as a modern inventionModern coinage—
- MalissiaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Michalenewho is like God? (feminine form of Michael)Hebrew—
- MoreyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MaudellOf uncertain origin, likely a diminutive or elaboration of MaudEnglish—
- Malleryof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MechellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarlyneOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining elements of names like Marlene or MarilynModern coinage—
- MayceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Margarethafrom the Greek word for pearl, though the name also absorbed associations from the Latin margaritaGreek—
- MellanyA modern spelling of Melanie, derived from the Greek melas, meaning 'black' or 'dark'Modern coinage—
- MeribethA combination of Mary and Elizabeth, meaning 'bitter' and 'God is my oathModern coinage—
- MertisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MurleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MonigueVariant spelling of Monique, the French form of Monica, traditionally derived from the Latin 'monere' meaning 'to advise'French—
- MakeshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MediaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarqueshaA modern coined name, likely a blend of the popular prefix 'Mar-' (from names like Maria or Marlene) and the fashionable suffix '-esha' (from names like Aisha or Keisha)Modern coinage—
- Makinleeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarkhamFrom the Old English place name meaning 'homestead belonging to Mearca' or 'boundary settlement'English—
- MaressaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarcinDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war, or warlikeSlavic—
- MaricelA blend of Maria and Celia (or Celeste), meaning 'star of the sea' or 'heavenly'Spanish—
- MarquiaProbably a modern feminine coinage influenced by names like Marcia and MarquitaModern coinage—
- MarlennePossibly a blend of Mary and Lynn or a variant of Marlene, meaning 'little warrior' or 'star of the sea'Modern coinage—
- MasatoA Japanese name meaning 'just, righteous' (masa) and 'person' (to) or 'wise, intelligent' (sato)Japanese—
- MarneyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MartiniqueFrom the name of the Caribbean island, itself of uncertain origin, possibly from a Taíno word meaning 'place of the iguanas' or from a local chief's nameModern coinage—
- MegynA modern spelling variant of Megan, traditionally meaning 'pearl'Welsh—
- MikiyahA modern American name, likely a phonetic variant of Mikayla or Michaela, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MansiOne of uncertain meaningSanskrit—
- MagaretVariant of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- MoneeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MystiqueOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MkaylaModern invented name, likely a respelling of MichaelaModern coinage—
- MathewsGift of GodHebrew—
- MarietaDiminutive of Maria, likely meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter'Spanish—
- MarquiesOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MalissieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Masaruvictory, winJapanese—
- MakishaUncertainModern coinage—
- MelecioOf uncertain originSpanish—
- MintiePossibly a diminutive of Mint or a variant of Minnie or Minta, with the herb mint as an underlying associationEnglish—
- MaeolaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MeronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MashaylaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarysueA feminine compound name combining Mary (of uncertain meaning, possibly 'beloved' or 'bitter') and Sue (a diminutive of Susan, meaning 'lily')English—
- MagalineOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'Modern coinage—
- MakyiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarceilOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarillynA diminutive or variant of Marilyn, a combination of Mary and the suffix -lyn, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child' via Mary, but the meaning is derived from the root names rather than a single independent definitionEnglish—
- MarjaOf debated originScandinavian—
- MarycruzCombination of Mary and Cruz, with Mary likely from Hebrew meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved' and Cruz from Latin meaning 'cross'Modern coinage—
- MelitonOf uncertain originGreek—
- Mckellof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MohitCharmed, fascinated, or captivatedSanskrit—
- MaryonPossibly a diminutive or variant of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter', though its exact derivation is uncertainEnglish—
- MeiaPossibly a modern invented name or a variant of Maya, meaning uncertainModern coinage—
- MersadiesVariant of Mercedes, likely intended to convey grace or mercy, derived from the Spanish word for 'merciesSpanish—
- MeryleOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Muriel or Merle, or a feminine form of MerrillEnglish—
- Merlapossibly derived from the Latin word for blackbirdLatin—
- Monciaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarlissaLikely a modern blend of Mary and Melissa, suggesting meanings such as 'sea of bitterness' (Mary) and 'bee' (Melissa), but the exact meaning is open to interpretationModern coinage—
- MoneshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MykailaModern feminine name, likely a variant of Michaela, meaning "who is like God?"Modern coinage—
- MachaelaA modern feminine elaboration of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MarcheOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MichaellWho is like God? (debated variant of Michael)English—
- MonifaI am fortunate, or I am luckyAfrican—
- Marinnaof uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Maria and Anna or a variant of MarinaEnglish—
- MaurieDiminutive of Maurice or Maureen, derived from the Roman name Maurus, meaning 'Moor' or 'dark-skinned'English—
- MoroniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MariselOf uncertain originSpanish—
- MerticeUncertainEnglish—
- MonieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MandeepLight of the mind, or lamp of intellectSanskrit—
- MckenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaronOf uncertain originHebrew—
- MarneeOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Marney or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- MoniquaMoniqua is a variant of Monique, the French feminine form of Monica, whose origin is uncertainFrench—
- MarkeshiaOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern coinage combining Mar- (from Mary or similar) with the fashionable -eshia suffixModern coinage—
- MalonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MartishaCombination of the names Maria and Tisha, with Tisha possibly derived from Tisa (a short form of Letitia)Modern coinage—
- MaleikDebated originModern coinage—
- MekennaUncertainModern coinage—
- Monseratjagged mountainSpanish—
- MornaOf uncertain originIrish—
- MarkeetaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MikellaFeminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MalyssaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaricoPossibly a modern invented name, of uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- MylissaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarkiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaygenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- MadasynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- MichahOf debated originModern coinage—
- MargreatVariant of Margaret, meaning "pearlEnglish—
- MauricaA feminine form of Maurice, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'English—
- MardaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MysticRelating to mystery or mystical experience, from the Greek word mystikosModern coinage—
- MollyeA variant spelling of Molly, traditionally a diminutive of Mary, whose meaning ("beloved" or "sea of bitterness") is debatedEnglish—
- MalvernOf uncertain origin, possibly from a place name or surnameEnglish—
- MahekSweet fragrance, pleasant scentSanskrit—
- MackynzieVariant spelling of Mackenzie, meaning 'son of Coinneach' (or 'bright one' in Gaelic)Scottish—
- Markeyaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements of 'Mark' and the -eya suffixModern coinage—