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Lunah is a feminine name with celestial connections, derived from 'Luna,' the Latin word for moon. The added 'h' gives the traditional name a modern twist while maintaining its ethereal quality. This…
English word name
"high quality"
Lux means light, but add an E and you get a modern word name that speaks of couture, quality and, well, luxury. Luxe has been in the baby name charts since 2010, and although still rare, was more…
English, French and Breton
"prince"
An elaboration on the Breton name Maël or Maëlle, or an English combination of Mae and Ella.
Mahra is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it relates to 'skilled' or 'adept,' while also referring to a prestigious breed of Arabian horses known for their speed and beauty.…
Finnish and Latvian variation of Maria
A lovely and typical name on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Bothnia that no one in the English-speaking world will know how to pronounce. Maia sounds (virtually) the same and is far more familiar…
Malley is a feminine name with Irish and Scottish Gaelic roots. It likely derives from the surname O'Malley or Malley, which comes from 'Ó Máille' meaning 'descendant of Máille' (a personal name…
Mariann is a feminine name that functions as a variant of Marian or a combination of Maria and Ann. With roots in both Hebrew and Latin traditions, it carries the meanings of 'bitter' (from…
Marleah is a feminine variation of the name Marley, combining elements of 'Mar' names like Mary or Maria with the trendy '-leah' ending. Its origins are debated, with possible roots in Old English…
Marleen is a feminine name of Dutch and German origin, derived as a variation of Marlene or a diminutive of Maria combined with the suffix '-leen.' It gained popularity in the mid-20th century,…
French
"warlike"
Sleek and sophisticated.
Maxene is a feminine name derived from Maxine, which itself comes from the Latin name Maximus, meaning 'greatest.' This elegant variation gained recognition through Maxene Andrews of the popular…
Mayrin is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, possibly derived from variations of Mary (meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved' in Hebrew) or as a modern creation combining elements of names like…
Gaelic
"son of Labhrainn"
A rare Mc surname used for both girls and boys in the US. It ultimately derives from Laurentius, as does Lawrence.
Meeka is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Native American traditions (particularly Inuit), it can mean 'little raccoon' or carry connotations of intelligence. It may also be…
German and Dutch diminutive of Mary
"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved"
An intriguing variation of classic Mary that could act as a more inherently feminine alternative to the rising unisex Micah.
Meklit is a feminine name of Ethiopian origin, primarily found in Amharic-speaking communities. The name is believed to derive from Amharic words relating to beauty, strength, or growth. In Ethiopian…
English
"sea-bright; pleasant hill"
Merrill, once fairly common for American boys back in the first half of the 20th-century, is now a rare choice, given to just 7 girls and 6 boys in a recent year. Alternative spelling Meryl is also…
Meya is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It could be a variation of Maya, which has roots in several cultures including Greek mythology (where it refers to the mother of Hermes) and…
German, Dutch, Hebrew
"tenant, farmer, leader; great; bringer of light, shining"
A surname-style choice, in a similar style to Miller and Palmer, Meyer also has the sounds of Maia, Myla, and Myra. Derived from German (in which case it means "tenant, farmer, bailiff" or "leader of…
Nahuatl, Aztec
"moon"
This was the name of the Aztec god (or goddess) of the moon.
