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Moraia
Moraia is a feminine name with possible connections to the biblical Moriah, which refers to the mountain where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac. The name might also be a variant of Moriah or Morea,…
Morana
Slovak, Macedonian
"brown haired"
Morena is the goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth worshipped in Central Europe.
Mordcha
Mordcha is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, typically found in Jewish communities. It is a variation of Mordechai (or Mordecai), a name with Hebrew roots meaning 'warrior' or 'servant of…
Morea
Morea is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Greek place name Morea (a medieval name for the Peloponnese peninsula), or it could be a variant spelling of Moriah, a…
Moreisa
Moreisa is an uncommon feminine name whose origins aren't widely documented. It may be a modern creation or a variant spelling of names like Marisa or Morissa. The name has a melodic quality with its…
Morella
Literary name
The eponymous character in an Edgar Allan Poe ghost story, gothic Morella was likely based on Latin mors ("death") or Greek mauros ("black"). It’s also a subtle nature name, being an alternative name…
Morena
Slovak, Macedonian
"brown-haired"
Morena is the goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth worshipped in Central Europe.
Morgana
Female version of Morgan, Welsh
"sea-circle"
Since Morgan is used as--or more--frequently for girls as for boys, this feminization has fallen by the wayside. It drew some brief attention via the pop singer Morgana King. The similar Morgiana…
Morganetta
Morganetta is a feminine elaboration of the Welsh name Morgan, which means 'sea circle' or 'bright sea.' The suffix '-etta' adds a diminutive or feminine quality, essentially meaning 'little Morgan.'…
Morganica
Morganica is a feminine name that appears to be an elaborate variation of Morgan, which has Welsh origins meaning 'sea circle' or 'bright sea.' This embellished form adds a distinctive, fantasy-like…
Morganna
Morganna is a feminine name derived from the Welsh 'Morgan,' meaning 'sea-born' or 'sea-circle.' This elaborated form adds a romantic, medieval flair to the traditional Morgan. The name is strongly…
Moria
Greek mythology name
"sacred olive tree"
Moria was a nymph, sister of Tylus, who played a role in a very complicated story involving a serpent and a life-giving plant. It sounds like and will often be mistaken for the name Mariah, as in…
Morisa
Morisa is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Marisa or Morris. As a variation of Marisa, it would have Italian and Latin roots meaning "of the sea" (from Latin "maris"). If…
Morissa
Morissa is a feminine name with a gentle, flowing quality. It appears to be a variation of Marissa, which itself derives from the Latin name Maris, meaning 'of the sea.' Alternative interpretations…
Morita
Japanese, Filipino
"forest + rice paddy, field; Moorish, North African"
Traditionally used as a surname in Japan, as in the case of figure skater Masaya Morita, it is occasionally used as a given name too. From its Japanese roots, it has an outdoorsy, nature connected…
Morna
Irish and Scottish variation of Myrna
"festive; affection, endearment"
Poetic name that's terminally mournful, though its meaning is anything but. Myrna plays a powerful role in Irish legend.
Morria
Morria is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Moira or possibly as a feminization of Morris. If derived from Moira, it connects to the Greek Moirai (the Fates) and carries meanings…
Morrisania
Place name
New Yorkers will recognize this as a Bronx place name, others will see it as a gussied-up female version of Morris.
Morta
Lithuanian variation of Martha
"lady"
The Lithuanian form of Martha. Also associated with Morta, the Roman goddess of death.
Morticia
Fictional invented name
"mortician"
Charles Addams invented the name Morticia for the mother in his cartoon series "The Addams Family." The name comes from the word mortician—very appropriate for this macabre mom.