Names starting with M
212 first names starting with M. Each links to meaning and origin.
How Names in This Category Differ
Names starting with M span multiple origins and popularity bands. Distribution follows our dataset: each name is tagged by gender, origin, and usage. Popularity and structure differ—some letters favor short, punchy names; others include longer classical forms. First-letter filtering helps parents narrow by sound and alliteration potential. To choose: compare syllable count with your surname, check origin for cultural fit, and review popularity trends. See Popular names and Trending names for rank context. Filter by gender via boy, girl, or unisex names. Browse by letter, Names by style, and Last name compatibility offer additional filters.
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Top popular and more unique names starting with M.
Short Names Starting With M
- Mael – Chief; prince; lord; devotee.
- Maha – Oryx; wild cow; great; gazelle.
- Majd – Glory; nobility; splendour; magnificence.
- Malo – Chief; bright pledge; participant.
- Manu – Man; thinker; lawgiver; progenitor of humanity.
Short names (four letters or fewer) starting with M are easy to spell and remember. They work well as first or middle names and pair with longer surnames. Each name above links to its full meaning, origin, and popularity.
Unique Names Starting With M
- Mabel – A girl name of United Kingdom origin.
- Macarthur – Son of Arthur; bear man; noble son.
- Macgregor – Son of Gregory; son of the watchful one.
- Mackenzi – Son of the wise leader; fair one; comely.
- Mackinnon – Son of the fair born one; offspring of fairness.
These names starting with M are less common in current rankings, offering a distinctive choice. Each links to meaning, origin, and popularity so you can compare with more popular options.
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- Mabel — Lovable.
- Macarthur — Son of Arthur; bear man; noble son.
- Macgregor — Son of Gregory; son of the watchful one.
- Mackenzi — Son of the wise leader; fair one; comely.
- Mackinnon — Son of the fair born one; offspring of fairness.
- Maclean — Son of the servant of Saint John; son of the lean one.
- Madden — Little dog; hound; wolf; small hound.
- Madelyne — From Magdala; tower; high place.
- Madhav — Sweet like honey; lord Krishna; spring season.
- Madison — Son of Maud.
- Madisson — Son of Maud; son of Matthew; mighty in battle.
- Mael — Chief; prince; lord; devotee.
- Maeven — She who intoxicates; great queen; joyful.
- Mafalda — Mighty in battle; powerful warrior; strong in combat.
- Magdalene — From Magdala; tower; elevated place.
- Magnolia — Magnol's flower; magnolia blossom.
- Magnus — Great.
- Maha — Oryx; wild cow; great; gazelle.
- Mahad — Praiseworthy; one who praises; cradle of civilization.
- Maheva — Welcome; beloved; joyful presence.
- Mahnoor — Moonlight; light of the moon; moon's glow.
- Maison — House.
- Maissa — One who walks with a swinging gait; graceful walker.
- Maite — Beloved; dear; lovable.
- Majd — Glory; nobility; splendour; magnificence.
- Majesty — Majesty; grandeur; royal dignity; sovereign greatness.
- Majid — Glorious; noble; magnificent.
- Majorie — Pearl; child of light.
- Makar — Blessed; happy; fortunate.
- Malcolm — Devotee of Saint Columba.
- Malcom — Devotee of Saint Columba; disciple of Columba.
- Malek — King; owner; sovereign.
- Malka — Queen; royalty; sovereign lady.
- Malo — Chief; bright pledge; participant.
- Malory — Unfortunate; ill-fated; unhappy.
- Manasvi — Intelligent; one with a noble mind; wise soul.
- Manav — Human; man; descendant of Manu.
- Manbir — Brave mind; courageous heart; warrior spirit.
- Mandeep — Light of the mind; lamp of the heart; enlightened mind.
- Manel — God is with us; God accompanies us.
- Maninder — Lord of the mind; ruler of the heart; master of thought…
- Maninush — Human; darling; sweetheart; beloved one.
- Manjot — Light of the mind; radiant thought; glowing heart.
- Mankirat — Fame of the mind; honour of the heart; renowned spirit.
- Manmeet — Friend of the mind; beloved companion; kind-hearted.
- Manning — Man; servant; valiant; strong man.
- Mannix — Monk; servant of the church.
- Manolo — God is with us; God accompanies us.
- Manon — Bitter; beloved.
- Manraj — Ruler of the heart; king of the mind; sovereign soul.
- Manreet — Tradition of the mind; melody of the heart; spiritual s…
- Manroop — Embodiment of the mind; form of the heart; image of the…
- Mansirat — Auspicious mind; blessed path; noble intention.
- Mansoor — Aided; victorious; protected by God.
- Mantaj — Crown of honor; royal dignity; crowned mind.
- Mantra — Sacred utterance; hymn; chant; prayer formula.
- Manu — Man; thinker; lawgiver; progenitor of humanity.
- Manvi — Humanity; one who possesses a noble mind.
- Manvik — Human; wise; intelligent; thoughtful one.
- Manvir — Brave mind; courageous heart; warrior of spirit.
- Marc-andre — Dedicated to Mars; manly; brave; warrior.
- Marc-edouard — Dedicated to Mars; wealthy guardian; prosperous protect…
- Marcella — Young warrior; dedicated to Mars; little Marcus.
- Marcos — Dedicated to Mars.
- Margarita — Pearl; daisy flower.
- Margaux — Pearl.
- Mari — Bitter; beloved; drop of the sea; star of the sea.
- Marie-ange — Bitter; beloved; angel; messenger of God.
- Marie-frederique — Bitter; beloved; peaceful ruler; serene leader.
- Marie-laurence — Bitter; beloved; from Laurentum; laurel crown.
- Marie-maude — Bitter; beloved; mighty in battle; powerful warrior.
- Marie-noelle — Bitter; beloved; Christmas; born on Christmas.
- Marie-pascale — Bitter; beloved; of Easter; born at Passover.
- Marie-pier — Bitter; beloved; rock; stone; Peter.
- Marie-rose — Bitter; beloved; rose; flower; dew.
- Marie-sophie — Bitter; beloved; wisdom; skilled; wise.
- Marieve — Bitter; beloved; life; living; alive.
- Mariloup — Bitter; beloved; famous warrior; renowned in battle.
- Marin — Of the sea; marine; sailor.
- Maritza — Of the sea; bitter.
- Marla — Bitter; beloved; star of the sea.
- Marleigh — Pleasant meadow; lake meadow; merry clearing.
- Marlene — From Magdala.
- Marlo — Lake remnant; driftwood; from the hill lake.
- Marquise — Nobleman; march lord; ruler of the borderlands.
- Mars — God of war; male; martial.
- Marshal — Horse servant; steward; master of the horse.
- Marta — Lady; mistress; bitter; dedicated to Mars.
- Marten — Dedicated to Mars; warlike; from Mars.
- Martin — Warlike.
- Martine — Dedicated to Mars; warlike; of Mars.
- Marty — Warlike; dedicated to Mars; of Mars.
- Marvel — Wonder; miracle; admiration; astonishment.
- Mary-jane — Bitter; beloved; God is gracious.
- Maryssa — Of the sea; bitter; beloved; drop of the sea.
- Masroor — Happy; delighted; joyful; pleased.
- Mateen — Firm; solid; strong; steadfast.
- Matheson — Son of Matthew; gift of God.
- Matheus — Gift of God; God's gift.
- Mathusha — Beautiful; pretty; sweet-natured.
- Matilde — Mighty in battle; powerful warrior; strong in combat.
- Matisse — Gift of God; God's gift.
- Matraca — Rattle; noisemaker; clapper; festive instrument.
- Matthew — Gift of God.
- Matyar — Rain; shower; rainfall; blessed rain.
- Mauricio — Dark-skinned; Moorish.
- Maven — Expert; connoisseur; one who understands; authority.
- Maverick — Independent; unbranded; nonconformist; free spirit.
- Mavi — Blue; azure; sky-coloured; cerulean.
- Mavik — Blue one; azure; sky-coloured; cerulean.
- Mavin — Independent; nonconformist; expert; master.
- Mavis — Song thrush; joyful songbird.
- Mavleen — Absorbed in the new; fresh devotion; renewed absorption…
- Mavryk — Independent; nonconformist; unbranded; free spirit.
- Max-olivier — Greatest; olive tree; peaceful; elf army.
- Maxandre — Greatest; supreme; manly; brave.
- Maximillian — Greatest; supreme; greatest rival.
- Maxton — Greatest town; Mack's settlement; supreme place.
- Maxym — Greatest; supreme; the greatest.
- Maynard — Strong in work; brave strength; hardy power.
- Mazikeen — Harmful spirits; those who damage; nocturnal demons.
- Mckenzie — Son of the fair one.
- Mckinley — Son of Finlay; son of the fair warrior; fair hero.
- Mederic — Mighty ruler; powerful leader; great power.
- Medhansh — Part of intellect; fragment of wisdom; essence of mind.
- Medina — City; enlightened city; the Prophet's city.
- Meena — Fish; precious blue stone; Pisces.
- Mehar — Kindness; grace; affection; blessing.
- Mehmet — Praiseworthy; praised one; commendable.
- Mehrab — Prayer niche; altar; place of worship.
- Mehtab — Moonlight; radiance of the moon; luminous.
- Mei — Beautiful; plum blossom; bud; sprout.
- Meir — Giving light; illuminating; one who enlightens.
- Meklit — Foundation; cornerstone; gift of God.
- Melany — Dark; black; dusky; honey.
- Melinda — Sweet; honey.
- Melody — Song.
- Melorin — Honey; sweet song; melody; gentle sweetness.
- Melvin — Council protector.
- Memphis — Established and beautiful; enduring beauty; solid lovel…
- Menachem — Comforter; consoler; one who brings comfort.
- Menelik — Son of the wise; offspring of wisdom; learned one.
- Mercedez — Mercies; graces; Our Lady of Mercy.
- Mercer — Dealer in fine cloth; merchant; trader.
- Meredith — Great ruler.
- Merle — Blackbird.
- Merlin — Sea fortress.
- Mervedie — Sea lord; marrow famous; great lord.
- Mervin — Sea friend; marrow famous; great lord.
- Meryem — Beloved; wished-for child; sea of bitterness.
- Michael — Who is like God?
- Michaella — Who is like God?; gift of God.
- Micheline — Who is like God; bitter; beloved; gift of God.
- Mihai — Who is like God?; gift of God.
- Mikel — Who is like God?; gift of God.
- Mikenna — Son of Cionaodh; born of fire; fair-born.
- Mikolaj — Victory of the people; people's triumph.
- Mila-rose — Gracious; dear; rose; beloved flower.
- Milaap — Meeting; union; reconciliation; coming together.
- Milad — Birth; nativity; birth of the Prophet.
- Milagros — Miracles; wonders; divine marvels; acts of grace.
- Milan — Gracious; dear.
- Mildred — Gentle strength.
- Milkias — King of righteousness; my king is righteous.
- Miller — One who grinds grain; mill worker; miller.
- Millicent — Strong in work; industrious; brave strength.
- Milos — Gracious; dear; favor; glory.
- Milton — Mill town.
- Mindy — Gentle; honey.
- Minerva — Intellect; wisdom.
- Ming — Bright; brilliant; luminous; enlightened.
- Minh — Bright; intelligent; enlightened; clever.
- Mirabel — Wonderful.
- Miracle — Wonder; marvel; divine act; extraordinary event.
- Misha — Who is like God?; bear; gift of God.
- Mishika — Gift of love; sweet; delightful; charming one.
- Misty — Covered with mist; hazy; dewy atmosphere.
- Mitchel — Who is like God?; big; great.
- Mitchell — Who is like God?
- Mithra — Covenant; friendship; sun god; pact.
- Mithran — Sun; friend; ally; companion; solar deity.
- Mitsuki — Beautiful moon; shining moon; full moon; august moon.
- Mizuki — Beautiful moon; auspicious moon; felicitous moon.
- Mohamed-ali — Praiseworthy; exalted; supreme; noble.
- Mohamed-amine — Praiseworthy; trustworthy; faithful; reliable.
- Mohib — Beloved; affectionate; loving; dear one.
- Moise — Drawn from the water; saviour; deliverer.
- Moises — Drawn from the water; saviour; deliverer.
- Mollie — Bitter; wished-for child; star of the sea.
- Momin — Believer; faithful; one who has faith.
- Moncef — Honourable; exalted; noble; distinguished.
- Monika — Advisor; solitary; to advise; unique.
- Monroe — Mouth of the Roe river; red marsh; river mouth.
- Montana — Mountain.
- Montanna — Mountainous; mountain country; rugged land.
- Mordechai — Warrior; follower of Marduk; little man.
- Morireoluwa — I have seen God's mercy; witnessed divine compassion.
- Morning — Dawn; daybreak; sunrise; early light.
- Morrison — Son of Maurice; dark-skinned; Moorish.
- Mostafa — The chosen one; selected; preferred.
- Mounir — Shining; luminous; illuminating; bright.
- Mubashir — Bringer of good news; herald; announcer; bearer of glad…
- Mukhtar — Chosen; selected; preferred; leader.
- Mumtaz — Distinguished; excellent; superior; eminent.
- Munachimso — God walks with me; the Lord accompanies me.
- Muqadas — Sacred; holy; sanctified; pure.
- Murad — Desired; wished for; aim; goal.
- Murphy — Sea warrior; sea battler; hound of the sea.
- Musab — Strong; powerful; firm; resilient.
- Musfirah — Bright face; shining countenance; radiant.
- Mylan — Gracious; dear; soldier; merciful.
- Myron — Myrrh; fragrant oil; sweet-smelling.
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