German Names that Start With M

Meret

German diminutive of Margarethe

"pearl"

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…

Malkin

English diminutive of Maud or Matilda, German

"battle mighty"

Malkin is medieval short form of Maud or Matilda, popular in the Middle Ages. The name later developed folkloric associations, sometimes referring to a female cat (particularly a green-eyed one) or a…

Melisent

Variation of Millicent, English, Germanic

"strong in work"

Derived from the Gothic name, Amalaswintha, this form was brought to England by the Normans, though it was later adapted into the variation we know better today: Millicent. This form may remind…

Mechtilde

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'…

Mette

Norse, variation of Margaret

"pearl"

This is a Scandinavian variant of Margaret, and is pronounced MEH-teh or MET, rhyming with jet.

Meretlein

Diminutive of Meret, German

"little pearl"

This rare literary name appears in Gottfried Keller's 1855 novel Der grüne Heinrich ( Green Henry ). Fiesty and beautiful Meretlein lived in the woods and was constantly causing trouble. Ultimately,…

Marlies

Combination of Maria and Lies, German, Dutch

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + pledged to God"

Strong but sweet with the emphasis on the second syllable, Marlies is a blend of Maria and Lies (a German and Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth) that might appear to those who enjoy Martha and Elise. It…

Mariane

French combination of Marie and Anne

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"

Variant of Marianne

Monja

Diminutive of Monika, Mona, or Monika

"beloved, drop of the sea; advisor"

Monja is a name with two separate origins. From its Russian roots, it's an alternative form of Monya and Manya, both used diminutives of the classic Maria. In this case, it would mean "beloved",…

Meyers

Variation of Meyer, Meir, Mayer, or Myer

"tenant, farmer, leader; shining; doctor"

Similar in sound to Maia, Myla, and Miley, Meyers is a plural name with multiple roots. It can be viewed as a German name meaning "tenant, farmer, bailiff" or "leader of the household", a Hebrew name…

Meric

German, Welsh

"famous, powerful ruler; home ruler; dark-skinned"

A spelling variation of Merrick, Meric has a concise and snappy look: part Merit, part Meri, part Maverick. Derived from either a Welsh form of Maurice (Meurig) or the Germanic Emmerich and Heimrich,…

Marilotte

Combination of Maria or Marie and Lotte, Dutch, German

"beloved, drop of the sea, bitter + free man"

A rare smoosh name, in the style of Liselotte, Hannelore, and Heiderose, Marilotte blends Maria or Marie with Charlotte diminutive, Lotte, giving it a touch of classic elegance but a hint of fun too.

Melicent

Variation of Millicent, English, Norman, Germanic

"strong in work"

An old form of Millicent, brought over to England by the Normans, along with Melisent and Melisende. Ultimately, they come from Amalaswintha, a Gothic name meaning "strong in work" or "vigorous,…

Minchen

Minchen is a feminine name of German origin, functioning traditionally as an affectionate diminutive of Wilhelmine or Minna. The suffix "-chen" is a German diminutive indicating smallness or…