By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Malvin is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'mal' meaning 'council' or 'meeting' and 'win' meaning 'friend.' It can be considered a variant of the more common name…
Merlen is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of Merlin, the legendary wizard from Arthurian tales. The name has Celtic origins, possibly derived from elements meaning "sea…
English
"town by the lake"
Sounds like a displaced Dr. Seuss character.
Murton is a masculine name with English origins, derived from a place name that combines the Old English elements 'mōr' meaning 'moorland' and 'tūn' meaning 'settlement' or 'farm'. It essentially…
Marvyn is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Marvin. Derived from ancient Welsh elements, it likely comes from the name Merfyn, combining 'mer' (sea) and 'myn' (hill). The…
Murvyn is an extraordinarily rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived as a variant of Mervin or Marvin, names with Welsh and Old English roots meaning 'famous friend' or 'sea…
Merven is an uncommon masculine name that may have evolved as a variant of Mervin or Marvin. Mervin comes from Old English elements meaning 'famous' and 'friend,' while Marvin derives from Welsh,…
Merfyn is a Welsh masculine name with ancient Celtic roots. It derives from elements meaning "great" or "splendid" combined with elements suggesting "leader" or "eminent one." The name has historical…
Word name
A beyond-bold shooting-star name choice, sure to raise some relatives' eyebrows.
Mickie is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' Though sometimes used for girls (usually spelled Mickey or Micki), this version is traditionally…
Miltun is a rare masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Milton. The traditional Milton derives from an Old English place name meaning 'mill town' and gained prominence partly through…
Miltie is a diminutive masculine name that originated as an affectionate nickname for Milton. Milton itself has English origins meaning 'mill town' or 'settlement with a mill.' Miltie has a friendly,…
Mylton is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Milton. The traditional Milton derives from an Old English place name meaning 'mill town' or 'settlement with a mill.'…
Miltin is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Milton, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'mill town.' This alternative spelling…
Milten is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Old English elements 'myln' (mill) and 'tun' (enclosure or settlement), suggesting 'one from the mill town.' It…
Mylten is an unusual masculine name of uncertain origin. It may be a modern invented name or possibly a creative spelling variation of Milton, which derives from an Old English place name meaning…
Scottish, variation of Menzies
"tenants of a manor"
Supermodel Helena Christensen named her son in honor of jazz great Charles Mingus, opening up a whole category of jazzy possibilities: Kenton, Calloway, Ellington, Gillespie, Mulligan, Tatum, and…
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Though the Mischa spelling is migrating toward the feminine side thanks to actress Mischa Barton, this Russian boys' short form still works for children of both sexes, as Mischa or Misha.
Native American tribal and place-name
Resonant place-name of the beautiful Southern California desert.
Mohave is a masculine name derived from the Native American Mohave (or Mojave) people, who traditionally lived along the Colorado River in the southwestern United States. The name also refers to the…
