Updated October 2026
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Latin, Cornish
"better; honey"
Unusual and lush Roman name adopted, improbably, by the Puritans. The Cornish version, pronounced mel-YOHR-ah, has been in use since the 13th century.
Malisa is a feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Melissa, which derives from the Greek word for "honey bee." This alternate spelling creates a distinctive identity while maintaining…
Greek
"song"
An elaborate and poetic form of Melody, Melodia comes from the Greek melos meaning "song". It may additionally be considered the Spanish form of the word name, more traditionally spelled as Melodía.…
Modern invented name
Inspired by the Mazda sportscar. 'Nough said.
Spanish, feminine variation of Miguel
If you're looking for an unusual Michaela alternative, try this Spanish route.
Japanese
"green; beautiful bird"
In Japan, color names are used to symbolize human qualities, and the green hues of Midori name are said to represent fame. While it is a unisex choice in its native Japan, Midori is predominantly…
Form of Mignon, French
"delicate, dainty"
Mignonette is kind of a diminutive of a diminutive. Mignon is the French word for cute, so Mignonette is more or less cutie.
French, folkloric name
Melusine was a figure from early European folklore, associated with the water. Her legends are especially connected with the northern and western areas of France, as well as the Low Countries. She is…
Latin plant name
Adventurous parents are venturing deeper into the garden in search of fresh names, but remember that this also makes for an alcoholic brunch.
French
"wonderful, miraculous"
The grandiose name of a French revolutionary – in full: Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau. Mirabeau likely derives from Latin mirabilis , making it a masculine cousin of Mirabelle.
Word name
Not most people's favorite day, but a pretty name.
Irish
"festive; affection, endearment"
An anglicized spelling of Muirne, the name of the mother of Finn mac Cool in Irish legend, Myrna has a unique sound and two possible meanings, both of which are positive. Actress Myrna Loy was a…
There are many lovely day/month/seasonal names -- and this is one of the most intriguing.
Greek mythology name
Remember, the Muse is passive: someone else's inspiration.
A musical name without much rhythm or harmony.
Myrtie is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Myrtle, derived from the evergreen shrub sacred to the goddess Venus in Greek and Roman mythology. Popular in the late 19th and early…
Pretty sound, provocative meaning, but a little over-the-top.
French word name
Better for a perfume.
Diminutive of Armando, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Herman
"soldier"
Armando definitely makes Herman cooler and Mando or Mondo makes it cooler still. While Mando is usually short for Armando, it can be an abbreviation for any name containing Mando or Mondo.
Italian
"hand"
A nickname that sounds like a nickname.