By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"a venerable chieftain"
There are many dynamic three-syllable Irish surnames; this is one of the rarer two-syllable ones. Molloy is the title of a 1951 novel by Samuel Beckett, initially written in French. Another Beckett…
Munroe is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Rothach Mòr' meaning 'from the mouth of the Roe River' or simply 'from the red bog.' Originally a clan surname from the…
Morgen is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the word for 'morning.' It can be considered a variant of Morgan, which has Welsh roots meaning 'sea-born' or 'sea-circle.' In German,…
Morgun is an uncommon masculine name that could be considered a variant spelling of Morgan or a name with Norse influence. In Norse contexts, it may connect to 'morginn' meaning 'morning,' while as a…
Morgyn is a modern variant of the Welsh name Morgan, which means 'sea-born' or 'sea-circle.' This masculine name combines traditional roots with a contemporary spelling, giving it a distinctive edge.…
Morgon is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Morgan, which has Welsh roots meaning 'sea-born' or 'sea-circle.' Alternatively, it could relate to the Old…
Morgin is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Morgan, which has Celtic and Welsh origins. The traditional Morgan derives from elements meaning 'sea circle' or 'bright sea.' Morgin…
English
"moor, meadow clearing"
Gently pleasant English family name long associated with 60-Minuteman Morley Safer.
Moorly is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from surnames related to 'moor' (open landscape) or as a variant of Morley, an English surname and place name. The…
Morlee is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Morley, which originated as an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'moorland clearing' or…
Latin, diminutive of Maurice
Soft and sensitive and elderly, associated with mega-best-seller Tuesdays with Morrie .
Morice is a masculine name representing a medieval French variant of Maurice. Derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning "Moorish" or "dark-skinned," it has Roman origins and was popularized…
Maurie is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive form of Maurice, which derives from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.' With its friendly -ie ending, Maurie…
Maurey is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Maurice or Maury. With French and Latin origins, the root name Maurice means 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish' and has historic connections to…
"town near the moor"
An English family name used a few generations ago as an Anglicization of Moses, but hardly heard since th 1950s.
Mortun is an uncommon masculine name that likely represents a variant spelling of Morton or Morten. These names derive from Old English elements meaning 'moor town' or 'settlement by the moor.'…
Mortin is a masculine name with Germanic origins, likely a variant of Morton or Martin. Martin, the more common form, derives from Mars, the Roman god of war, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' or…
Morten is a masculine name primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway. It derives from the Latin name Martinus (related to Mars, the Roman god of war), which became…
Moisei is a masculine name of Russian and Eastern European origin, representing a Slavic form of Moses. The biblical name Moses derives from Egyptian roots meaning 'drawn out of the water,'…
Moïse is the French form of Moses, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'drawn out of the water,' referencing the biblical account of baby Moses being rescued from the Nile. This elegant variation…
