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Boy Dog Names That Start With M

  1. Mervin

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "sea hill"

    • Description:

      A blend of Mervyn and Marvin that is every bit as dated as either of the originals. That -erv sound is difficult no matter what. Mervin is still used today among Amish families.
  2. Matti

    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Matthew, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      We like Matti in theory, but in practice it’s likely to get confused for the girlish Maddie.
  3. Mitch

    • Description:

      Mitch is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Mitchell, which itself began as a surname derived from the name Michael, meaning "who is like God?" in Hebrew. Mitch emerged as a standalone given name in the mid-20th century, reflecting the American tendency to use nicknames as formal names. It peaked in popularity during the 1960s and 1970s, conveying a friendly, approachable quality with its short, punchy sound. The name carries associations with masculinity and straightforwardness. While its usage has declined since its peak, Mitch maintains a steady presence and evokes a certain unpretentious charm. Famous bearers include baseball player Mitch Williams and author Mitch Albom, adding to the name's cultural resonance.

  4. Merton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "town by the lake"

    • Description:

      Sounds like a displaced Dr. Seuss character.
  5. Manolo

    • Origin:

      Variation of Manuel

    • Description:

      Because of shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, this has become a generic term for pricey stilettos, as in "I must have those Manolos."
  6. Mando

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Armando, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Herman

    • Meaning:

      "soldier"

    • Description:

      Armando definitely makes Herman cooler and Mando or Mondo makes it cooler still. While Mando is usually short for Armando, it can be an abbreviation for any name containing Mando or Mondo.
  7. Mustafa

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "the chosen one"

    • Description:

      Mustafa is a name widely used in Turkey, as it was the given name of the man popularly known as Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. Mustafa is also an epithet of the prophet Muhammad and was the name of four Ottoman sultans. Other spellings include Mostafa, Moustafa, and Moustapha.
  8. Marino

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "of the sea"

    • Description:

      Marino is an Italian first and surname with distinct crossover possibilities, having pleasant seaside undertones, and is far more unusual in the U.S. than sister Marina.
  9. Matic

    • Origin:

      Slovene variation of Matthias, Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Former Top 5 choice in Slovenia that now sits below the Top 20.
  10. Montez

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "dweller in the mountains"

    • Description:

      Sensuous and rhythmic.
  11. Mirko

    • Origin:

      Slavic

    • Meaning:

      "peace, world"

    • Description:

      Mirko is a diminutive version of Miroslav but is now given as a full name.
  12. Morrisey

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "sea taboo"

    • Description:

      When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice.
  13. Matej

    • Origin:

      Slovak, Slovene, and Croatian variation of Matthew

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Central European form of Matthew.
  14. Malvolio

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Meaning:

      "ill will"

    • Description:

      Coined by Shakespeare for the main antagonist in his comedy Twelfth Night, the unfortunate Malvolio’s name literally means "ill will".
  15. Michi

    • Origin:

      Japanese, German

    • Meaning:

      "path, road; who is like God?"

    • Description:

      Michi can be a playful yet charming Japanese name or a friendly German diminutive of Michael (or Michaela), pronounced similarly to Mickey. Either way, it is a unisex option with broad appeal.
  16. Macon

    • Origin:

      French place-name

    • Description:

      What with Mason scooting up the charts, this attractive place-name, with its thick Georgia accent, could make a more distinctive alternative.
  17. Mulligan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "descendent of the bald-headed"

    • Description:

      Less appealing than some other Irish surnames, such as Malone and Sullivan, unless used as a tribute to jazz musician Gerry. There could be some Mulligan stew teasing.
  18. Mufasa

    • Origin:

      African

    • Meaning:

      "king"

    • Description:

      Known for being the name of Simba's father in the Lion King.
  19. Mountain

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Mountain names such as Everest and Denali are being used more frequently, but Mountain itself was unknown until Hunger Games star Jena Malone used it as a middle name for her son Ode Mountain. And really, why not? It's one of the most unique baby names in the hot nature category.
  20. Mateus

    • Origin:

      Portuguese variation of Matthew, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Portuguese variation of Matthew.