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Manfrid is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'man' (meaning 'man' or 'person') and 'frid' (meaning 'peace'). It's closely related to the more common Manfred, which gained…
Latin
"greatest"
Diminutive of Maxine, Maxima or Maximiliane
Mechtilde is a feminine name with deep Germanic medieval roots, representing an older form of the name Matilda. It derives from the German elements 'macht' meaning might or strength and 'hild'…
Norse, variation of Margaret
"pearl"
This is a Scandinavian variant of Margaret, and is pronounced MEH-teh or MET, rhyming with jet.
Mattäus is a masculine name that is a variation of Matthew, featuring German or Scandinavian influence with its umlaut over the 'a'. The name derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of…
Matthaus is a masculine name of German origin, being the German form of Matthew. Derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God,' it carries strong biblical…
Matthaeus is a masculine name representing the Latin form of Matthew, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God.' This classical spelling adds a…
Mortiz appears to be a variant spelling of Moritz, a name with Germanic origins derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned.' Moritz is the German form of Maurice and…
French combination of Marie and Anne
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
Variant of Marianne
Meinhard is a masculine Germanic name composed of the elements "mein" meaning "strength" or "force" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy." Together, the name essentially translates to "strong and…
German musical name
A daring middle name possibility for classical concertgoers. Alternatives are Wolfgang and Amadeus.
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 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 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 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…
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…
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?
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…
French form of Millicent, German
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…
German diminutive of Margarethe
Meret is an interesting name found in several cultures. In Egyptian mythology, she was a goddess associated with singing, dancing and rejoicing and her meaning is 'beloved.' But the name also has…