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German Names that Start With M

Updated November 2026

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Mally
Scottish short form of Mary, Hebrew or Egyptian,"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love"
"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love"
Mally actually has several possible derivations beyond being a medieval nickname, ala Molly, for Mary . It might be a diminutive of names like Mallory, derived from French meaning "unfortunate" or…
Magda
German variation of Magdalen
On "Sex and the City," Magda was the elderly nanny from the old country -- which is what this name sounds like. While Magdalene and Magdalena are enjoying fresh life, Magda still feels dated.
Maik
Dutch and German form of Mike, Hebrew
"Who is like God?"
Simply a Dutch and German form of Mike, said the same.
Maynard
German
"hardy, brave, strong"
Sometimes pronounced MAY-nerd, which is death to a name. However, the name Maynard was given to 25 boys in 2022.
Moritz
German form of Maurice
"dark-skinned"
The unusual-to-the-English-ear Moritz is a Top 25 name in Austria and a form of Maurice or Morris, which are modern variations of the ancient Roman Maurus. There were several early saints named…
Meyer
German, Dutch, Hebrew
"tenant, farmer, leader; great; bringer of light, shining"
A surname-style choice, in a similar style to Miller and Palmer, Meyer also has the sounds of Maia, Myla, and Myra. Derived from German (in which case it means "tenant, farmer, bailiff" or "leader of…
Marx
German philosopher and revolutionary socialist Karl Marx will be most people's immediate association with this uncommon name. The author of The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital is widely…
Meric
German, Welsh
"famous, powerful ruler; home ruler; dark-skinned"
A spelling variation of Merrick, Meric has a concise and snappy look. Derived from either a Welsh form of Maurice or the Germanic Emmerich and Heimrich, it has been given to a handful of boys most…
Melain
Melain is a delicate feminine name with likely French or Celtic roots. It may be a variation of Melanie, which comes from the Greek 'melania' meaning 'dark' or 'black.' Alternatively, it could be…
Meinhard
German
"strength, power, bravery"
Originally derived from Meginhard, an Old Germanic name borne by a 12th-century saint, Meinhard has a strong and noble meaning. Also used in Estonia and Austria, it is the name of a place in Hesse,…
Mozart
German musical name
A daring middle name possibility for classical concertgoers. Alternatives are Wolfgang and Amadeus.
Maxi
Latin
"greatest"
Diminutive of Maxine, Maxima or Maximiliane
Mathais
Mathais is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Matthias or Mathias, which derive from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' This alternative spelling maintains the…
Mathi
Mathi is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In South Indian traditions, particularly Tamil, it derives from Sanskrit roots meaning "intelligent" or "wise." In Finnish culture, it may…
Matthis
Matthis is a masculine name that originated as a variant of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' This variation is particularly popular in French-speaking regions…
Matz
Matz is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a variation of Matthias or Matthew, which derive from the Hebrew name Mattityahu meaning 'gift of God'. Popular primarily in…
Meike
German variation of Mary
"bitter"
Pronounced MY-keh, this German form of Mary was very popular a few decades ago. Might make a fresh alternative to Mikayla and sisters. The Frisian version is Maike, and the Biblical male Micah sounds…
Mareike
German variation of Mary
"bitter"
Mary has hundreds of variations around the world, and this German form, pronounced Ma-RYE-keh, is virtually unknown in English-speaking lands. A possible alternative to Mariah?
Melisende
Norman, German
"strong in work"
Melisende, the mellifluous name of a 12th century queen of Jerusalem, gave rise to the more modern Millicent, after it was brought to England by the Normans. Ultimately, it comes from the Gothic…
Melisande
French form of Millicent, German
"strong in work"
This old-time fairy tale name is rarely heard in the modern English-speaking world, but it's so, well, mellifluous, that it would make a lovely choice for a twenty-first century girl--a romanticized…

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German Names that Start With M

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