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Girl Dog Names That Start With M

  1. Miami

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      Miami -- or Florida, for that matter -- hasn't achieved the place-name stardom of southern sisters like Savannah and Georgia. Quincy Jones used it as his daughter KENYA's middle name.
  2. Mecca

    • Origin:

      Arabic, exact meaning unknown

    • Meaning:

      "holy city; temple; place of great importance"

    • Description:

      The Islamic prophet Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca, now known as the holiest city in Islam. Officially called Makkah al-Mukarramah, or Makkah, it is located in modern-day Saudi Arabia. Millions of Muslims from across the world make a pilgrimage there each year, while Non-Muslims are understandably not allowed inside the city.
  3. Marija

    • Origin:

      Croatian, Slovene, Serbian, Macedonian, Lithuanian, Latvian variation of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      Common transcription of Maria throughout Europe.
  4. Maxime

    • Description:

      Maxime is a French feminine name, though it can also be used for males in some cultures. Derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," it carries connotations of excellence and achievement. In France, Maxime has maintained steady popularity as a given name for both genders but is more commonly used for boys. The feminine usage tends to emphasize the elegant, sophisticated quality of French naming traditions. Outside of French-speaking regions, Maxime is less common but appreciated for its international flair and subtle strength. The name offers the friendly nickname Max while maintaining a more formal, distinctive full name. Its classic roots and modern appeal have helped Maxime remain relevant across generations without becoming overused.

  5. Malayah

    • Origin:

      Variation of Malaya, Filipino

    • Meaning:

      "free"

    • Description:

      Malayah first appeared on the charts in 1994 and has steadily climbed its way into the Top 1000. It's a spelling variation of Malaya, which derives from the same root as Malaysia — which in addition to being a country name, is a baby name that ranks in the Top 600.
  6. Mallorca

    • Origin:

      Spanish place-name

    • Description:

      Trendy Spanish island makes for trendy girls' name.
  7. Maree

    • Origin:

      French word name

    • Meaning:

      "ocean tides"
  8. Mayzel

    • Origin:

      German surname, Yiddish, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      A sort of Maisie-Hazel hybrid, likely influenced by the hit TV show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Actress Beverley Mitchell chose it for her daughter.
  9. Myrtis

    • Origin:

      Greek botanical name

    • Description:

      This Myrtle variation may not be the most melodious choice but it does have that appealing nature meaning.
  10. Malaysia

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      This evocative place-name is rising in popularity -- despite (or perhaps because of) the unfortunate association with an airplane that went missing in March 2014.
  11. Mindel

    • Origin:

      Yiddish form of Hebrew Menucha

    • Meaning:

      "comfort"

    • Description:

      Rarely heard outside the Jewish community; another form is Minda.
  12. Manet

    • Origin:

      French artist name

    • Description:

      Manet is the accessible, attractive name of an Impressionist great; it could be the next Monet.
  13. Mulberry

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      As a name, it's linked to Sir Mulberry Hawk, a character in Charles Dicken's Nicholas Nickleby.
  14. Miah

    • Origin:

      Swedish variant of Mia

    • Description:

      Made most familiar by Miah Persson, a famous Swedish opera singer.
  15. Madalyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Madeleine, French

    • Meaning:

      "of Magdala"

    • Description:

      Madalyn is a variant of the French name Madeleine — one of several which have graced the US top 1000 in recent years.
  16. Mittens

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Mittens is a common name for cats with mitten-like fur patterns on their paws. The word actually has feline origins — it shares a root with mite, an Old French pet name for a cat. It became linked with mittens because they were made of fur.
  17. Manette

    • Origin:

      French, diminutive of Marie

    • Description:

      Manette might be a fresh way to spin Mary or Marie, but popular French Manon has more grace and heft. Manet takes Manette in an artistic direction.
  18. Mayu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "genuine excellence; cocoon"

    • Description:

      Common Japanese name with a pleasant meaning, no matter how you write it.
  19. Mariette

    • Origin:

      French diminutive of Marie

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      A less-popular alternative to Juliette, perhaps – although it feels rather more dated.
  20. Malak

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "angel"

    • Description:

      Although Malak can be used for both sexes, it's much more widely-used for girls in the US and throughout Europe, where it ranks on several popularity lists. More than 100 baby girls were named Malak in the US last year.

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