By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Meede is an extremely rare masculine name that may have originated as a variant spelling of Mead or Meade, which were originally English surname names derived from the Old English word "mæd" meaning…
Scottish
"settlement on infertile land"
All names ending in ville are in nowheresville.
Mendele is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, functioning as a diminutive or affectionate form of Mendel, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Menachem, meaning 'comforter' or 'consoler.'…
Mende is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. In some West African cultures, particularly among the Mende people of Sierra Leone, it serves as both an ethnic identifier and personal name.…
Diminutive of Mercer
"a merchant"
Merce Cunningham (born with the French version Mercier) was a highly influential avant garde dancer-choreographer and his name still resonates with an aura of bold originality.
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…
Mikle appears to be a variant spelling of Michael, one of the most enduring masculine names across cultures. Michael derives from Hebrew, meaning 'Who is like God?' and has been popular globally for…
Mykle is an uncommon variant spelling of Michael, one of the most enduring masculine names throughout Western history. While Michael derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'Who is like God?', Mykle…
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,…
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…
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…
Literature, French
"pointy hill"
The family name of Shakespeare's Romeo, Montague has a touch of old-fashioned grandeur about it. With clunky-cute nickname Monty and similar sounds to Montgomery, it has been used as a given name…
Montelle is a masculine name that may have French linguistic influences. It appears to incorporate the French prefix 'Mont-' meaning 'mountain,' found in surnames and place names like Montague and…
English place-name
"the moors"
Moore is recommended as a rich and satisfying middle name choice, whether it relates to your own family history or not. Of the numerous outstanding Moore-surnamed namesakes, count sculptor Henry,…
Motke is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, primarily used in Jewish communities as a diminutive or nickname for Mordechai (Hebrew) or Mordecai. The name Mordechai itself has Persian roots and…
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…
