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English word name
Very confusing choice, even for your cat.
Diminutive of Martina or Martha, Latin or Aramaic
"of Mars; lady"
With echoes of Marty McFly, Martie is a charming retro nickname name which might derive from Martina, Martha, or even Marceline or Matilda. Part of the growing trend of boyish names for girls, its…
Turkish
"fairy tale, fable"
Matia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It can be viewed as a variant of Mattea, the feminine form of Matthew, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'gift of God.' Alternatively, it may be…
French surname
Though it's close to the German and French form of Matthew, Mathis, this name of the great artist can work as well for girls.
Feminization of Mottel, Yiddish
"follower of Marduk"
Mattel is experiencing a revival in the Orthodox Jewish community, where it's becoming increasingly common as a first and middle name. It's the feminine version of Mottel, itself the Yiddish form of…
Maurine is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Maurinus, which comes from 'Maurus' meaning 'dark-skinned' or referring to someone from Mauritania in North Africa. A variant of Maureen,…
Meesha is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections, appearing in Slavic, Indian, and Middle Eastern naming traditions with different origins and meanings. In Slavic contexts, it may function…
Amharic, Ethiopian
"gift of God; fine linen; sweet"
Melat is a lovely girl name that is frequently used in Ethiopia. Several meanings of Melat are possible, including "gift of God", and "sweet". Melat also refers to the fine linen or silk woven in the…
Melly is a charming feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of names like Melissa (meaning 'honey bee' in Greek), Melanie (meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Greek), or Amelia (of Germanic…
French occupational surname
"a merchant"
Mercer is one fashionable occupational name that can work as well for girls as boys, perhaps because of the soft c or the conventionally feminine nickname Mercy.
French
"blackbird"
A sleek, smooth, understated name off the grid in the US but among the Top 100 girl names in Germany. In the US, it is a unisex name, while in Germany and the Netherlands, it is predominantly…
Mihra is a feminine name with Persian origins, connected to 'Mithra,' the ancient Persian deity of light, friendship, and contracts. The name carries connotations of light, sun, and love across…
Mille is a feminine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly popular in Denmark where it functions as a diminutive of Emilie or Camilla. The name has also been used as a nickname for Millicent or…
Milley is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Mildred, Millicent, or Amelia. It could also be a variant spelling of Millie, a popular nickname that has…
Mishell is a feminine name that primarily functions as a variant spelling of Michelle, which derives from the Hebrew name Michael meaning "who is like God?" This alternative spelling gives the…
Morgann is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Morgan, which originated as a Welsh masculine name before evolving into usage for both genders. Derived from the Welsh elements 'mor'…
Myonna is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly derived from combining elements of names like Mya, Myra, or Miona with popular feminine endings. With its melodic…
Myree is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Myra or Marie. When derived from Myra, it has Greek origins meaning 'flowing, weeping' or possibly 'sweet-smelling oil.' As a…
Nessie is a feminine name with Scottish origins, most famously associated with the legendary Loch Ness Monster of Scottish folklore. It originated as an affectionate diminutive of Agnes (meaning…
