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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…
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,…
Variation of Millicent, English, Germanic
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…
English
"from the meadow"
Sounds like an authentic upper-crust family name -- not necessarily a bad thing.
English, feminine variation of Mason
"worker in stone"
Rather than going with a yooneek spelling like Macen (or Maysen or Masyn), we'd suggest sticking with the original Mason, as Kelsey Grammer did for his daughter.
Dutch form of Maurice, English and French from Latin
"dark-skinned"
Historically, the name gained significance in the Netherlands through Maurice of Nassau (Maurits van Nassau), a key military leader during the Dutch Revolt against Spain in the 16th-17th centuries.…
English surname
"field belonging to the man; open land by the River Maun"
An update on Manfred perhaps, with a cool literary tie to Jane Austen's novel, Mansfield Park , Mansfield is an English surname, borrowed from a variety of places in England. It may be interpreted in…
Norman, German
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…
English, word name
A mystical word name, most often reserved for black cats, Midnight conjures up darkness and the liminal space between the end of one day and the beginning of the next. It has seen some use as a baby…
Short form of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Marge used to be as common as Maggie or Megan, ranking on its own in the girls' Top 1000 from 1900 until right after World War II, when so many Old School names fell off the list in favor of a new…
Fictional invented name, variation of Moony
"moon, moon-like"
A name invented for the 2017 movie The Florida Project , recently chosen by influencers and content creators Ellie and Ella for their daughter in 2026.
English word name
"twelve o'clock at night"
A dark, mystical choice, most often used for black cats, Midnight is a relatively new addition to the baby pool. It was used as a middle name by Nicole Richie and Joel Madden for their son in 2009,…
English, Hebrew, Japanese
"beloved, bitter; delivered; bud, sprout"
Traditionally a masculine diminutive of Moses or Morris, Moe has also been used for Moriah, Maureen, Moira, and Maura, ultimately variations of the classic Mary. It could work equally well as a…
English, Irish
"morning, tomorrow; descendent of Murchadha; sea battle"
Solemn yet hopeful, Morrow doubles up as a surname-style choice and as a word name. Sharing sounds with Marlowe, Milo, and Morris, it has been used occasionally since the 20th century. As a surname,…
"descendant of Mary"
Medieval nickname for Mary that became a surname and then the name of a hotel chain, making it an unlikely modern choice for either gender.
Medieval nickname for Mary that became a surname, then the name of a hotel chain, which makes it unlikely to be adopted as a baby name in modern times.
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated than Maggie, more contemporary…
Variant of Millicent, English
"strong in work; brave and strong"
If Millicent feels too clunky, Melissa too dated, and Amelia too popular, you could consider this ultra rare alternative. Ultimately from the Gothic name, Amalaswintha , meaning "strong in work" or…
Word name
A sweet choice for a pet, and an endearing 'at-home' nickname for a little Marlowe, Marla, or Martha, Marshmallow is associated with the soft, chewy confectionaries that you might toast over a…
Old English
"strong as the sea"
A magical Anglo-Saxon choice, Mereswyth combines the Old English mere ("sea") with swiþ ("strong") to form a name that reflects the power of the ocean. It could make a cool choice for writers looking…