Boy Dog Names That Start With M
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Madoc
Welsh
"fortunate, benefactor's son"
Also spelled Madog, which was the name of an early Welshman, Madog ap Owain Gwynedd, reputed to have been the first European to discover North America in 1155. Maddox, the name of Angelina Jolie and…
Mace
English
"heavy club"
Has a slight aura of danger, from its being two types of weapons and a looming character in the Star Wars films. Best left as a nickname for Mason.
Matisse
Art name
The surname of the great artist is pronounced the same way as Mathis, the German and French form of Matthew, so it's not a stretch for use as a first name.
Matic
Slovene variation of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
Former Top 5 choice in Slovenia that now sits below the Top 20.
Manolo
Variation of Manuel
Because of shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, this has become a generic term for pricey stilettos, as in "I must have those Manolos."
Mati
Estonian variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
Friendly and charming international variation of Matthew, common in Estonia.
Mathys
French variation of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
Commonly found in France — you're more likely to meet a Matthias in the US.
Mano
Italian
"hand"
A nickname that sounds like a nickname.
Mathis
French and German form of Matthias or Matthew
"gift of God"
Very popular in France and Belgium, this name -- pronounced mat-tees, like the surname of the painter Matisse -- might make an appealing new way to say Matthew here.
Mathieu
Mathieu is the French form of Matthew, a masculine name with biblical origins derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God' or 'gift from Yahweh.' This elegant French spelling…
Mannix
Irish
"a little monk"
An X -ending surname less common than the Jolie-Pitt-inspired Maddox. Grandparents might still associate it with the old TV crime show.
Matija
Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian variation of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
Thoroughly masculine in Central Europe, although it may be misconstrued as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.
Majo
Majo is a versatile masculine name with several possible origins. In Spanish-speaking countries, it often functions as a diminutive for names like Manuel or María José. In Japanese contexts, the name…
Matiu
Maori
"gift of god"
Maori form of Matthew
Mateus
Portuguese variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
Portuguese variation of Matthew.
Matrix
Latin
"womb; orderly mathematical arrangement"
Most famous as a sci-fi action film starring Keanu Reeves, the word matrix actually derives from the Latin for "womb". Max could be a cool nickname.
Mats
Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
If you're looking for a Euro-chic alternative to Max, Mats is a strong possibility. It's a fading classic in Norway, but is popular in the Netherlands and Belgium, where short names are the height of…
Matt
Short form of Matthew
"gift of God"
Still one of the most appealing short forms, which goes a long way toward explaining the sustained popularity of Matthew. Matt is perennially the popular guy in high school, friendly, attractive, and…
Manning
Irish surname
"monk"
For football fans who have decided Peyton has become too feminine. Or they could look to brother Eli for inspiration.
Mateos
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Matthew
"gift of God"
The most popular variation of this Biblical name is Mateo, which has now surpassed the classic Matthew. Matteo is not far behind, and other variations are rising fast as well. Mateos is a variation…