By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Japanese
"mirror"
One of the most familiar and attractive Japanese names, though rarely heard outside that culture.
Italian place-name
The Lido is a sand island directly across from Venice. Lido is also used to mean beach resort or swimming pool.
Diminutive of Gwenllian, Welsh
"white, flaxen"
While it may look like a variation of popular Leo, Llio is in fact a Welsh name, derived from Gwenllian, the medieval name of a legendary princess who is a national heroine in Wales. Given to a small…
Diminutive of Caroline
"free man"
A peppy nickname name associated with Lolo (born Lori) Jones, American track and field champ.
"fortunate child"
What parent wouldn't love this meaning?
Madro is an extremely rare feminine name with obscure origins. It may have evolved as a creative variation of names like Madeline or Madonna, or possibly derived from Spanish or Mediterranean roots.…
Greek variation of Margaret
"pearl"
Margalo could make an intriguing spin on Margaret, with Margo as a nickname. The name appears in E. B. White's Stuart Little — as a bird. Margalo Gilmore (born Margaret) was a well-known British-born…
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
So many short forms of Margaret, from Peggy all the way through Maggie and Megan, are outdated now that Mago has value simply by being undiscovered. But still, not very appealing.
Margaro is an unusual feminine name that likely derives from roots related to Margaret. The original name Margaret comes from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' Margaro may be a rare variant or a…
Marjo is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It functions as a Finnish short form of Marjatta or Marjaana (derivatives of Maria), and is also used in French as a diminutive of Marie.…
Diminutive of Maureen, Irish variation of Mary, Hebrew
"bitter"
Mo is a punchy, unisex nickname with endless versatility, from Maureen to Morgan to the British favorite Imogen. Its simplicity and charm make it a modern pick for parents embracing minimalist names…
Mikiyo is a feminine Japanese name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Common interpretations include "beautiful child of the tree" or "beautiful…
Mikki (and Mickie and Micki) are outmoded nickname names or short forms of Michelle: Today's version is Mikko.
Milan is one of the hottest place names in recent years for both girls and boys — why not the Italian name for the beautiful city, Milano. Also a delicious brand of cookies.
Spelling variation of Monroe
Possibly to honor Canadian short story writer Alice -- though Alice is more far accessible and--until very recently-- nearly as distinctive.
