Updated October 2026
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Filipino combination of Maria + Michelle
"drop of the sea + who is like God"
Marichelle is a lyrical name found in the Philippines, where both its mother names — Maria and Michelle — are common choices themselves. The smush of Marichelle modernizes Maria and updates Michelle,…
Cornish place name
"unknown meaning"
With other Cornish names like Elowen and Jago catching people's attention, the mythical sounding Mithian might prove an unexpected and magical feeling choice. Traditionally called Mydhyan , Mithian…
Irish
"sea battle"
A naval inspired name borne by several Irish kings. It is anglicized as Murdo or Murdoch.
Variation of Magdalene, or combination of Maude + Madeline
"from Magdala, from the high tower; strength in battle + high tower"
Sensitive and elegant, but with a hint of vintage clunkiness, Maudeline can be considered a form of Magdalene, or a compound name, blending Maude with Madeline (also a variant of Magdalene).…
Dutch variation of Myrtle
A lovely Dutch botanical name that could work well outside of the Netherlands. Myrthe is the slightly more common spelling in its native country, but we think Mirte is more likely to cross cultures.
Urdu, Punjabi, Persian
"moonlight"
A unisex name with a beautiful and luminous meaning, Mehtab is currently more popular for boys in the UK, for girls in Afghanistan, and split evenly in Pakistan.
Persian
A Persian name with a bright and poetic meaning, Mahtab is popular in Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Predominantly used on girls, it is sometimes used on boys too, notably in India. An alternative…
French form of Maxellendis, Saint name
"greatest"
A rare saint's name, Maxellende was a 7th-century martyr, associated with the French Catholic church. She is invoked to cure eye diseases and is more generally the patron saint of the visually…
Variation of Maxellende, French
A sleek, more elaborate alternative to Maxine, Maxeline is a rare name of French origin, derived from the saintly name Maxellende. St. Maxellende is the patron saint of the visually impaired and…
Latin
A rare saint name, more commonly transcribed in its French form, Maxellende, Maxellendis is associated with a 7th-century French martyr, who is invoked to cure eye diseases and is considered the…
Southern African, English
"more blessings; given blessings by God"
While Blessing is familiar in the US and the UK, this compound, spiritual word name is predominantly used in Zimbabwe and Malawi. Moby is sometimes used as a short form.
Combination of Mary and Del
"beloved; bitter; drop of the sea + pretty; of the; valley, dell"
A name that feels slightly whimsical and arty, but vintage too, Meridel is associated with the American writer, Meridel Le Sueur (1900-1996). She may have been named after her mother, Marian Lucy,…
Icelandic form of Marybeth
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + oath"
Maríabet was approved in Iceland as a name for the first time in 2024, making this a new-minted, yet classic feeling choice.
Word name
"a pattern of small pieces of coloured stones, glass, or ceramic"
A rarely used and distinctive word name with artistic flair, Mosaic has joins other creative choices, like Painter, Poem, Poet, Boheme, Story, Carver, and Monet. Appearing for the first time in the…
Irish form of Maiella, Italian
"great"
Borrowed from the name of a massif (or a compact group of mountains) in Abruzzi, Italy, Maiella is used as an Italian surname, notably by the 18th century saint, Gerardo Maiella. Regarded as the…
Pashto
"sad, grieved"
A beautiful girl name with a melodic sound, Malalai is best known for Malalai of Maiwand, a woman who is considered a national folk hero in Afghanistan. She was a 19th-century freedom fighter,…
Spanish
"mountain hunter"
A Spanish occupational surname with the international flair of Mateo and the charm of Monty, Montero was originally given to those who worked as assistants and beaters for hunting parties in the…
Thai
"brave gem"
This bold name of Thai origin was chosen by reality TV stars, Annie Suwan and David Toborowsky (of 90 Day Fiancé fame ), for their first daughter, born in 2025. According to the couple, the name…
"pearl"
A sweet and playful Thai name, Mook may be best known in the US thanks to the character Thidapon "Mook" Sornsin in The White Lotus , played by KPOP star Lalisa Manobal. Mook is a common nickname in…
Egyptian
"beloved by Neith"
An alluring ancient name with feminist history: Merneith was an Ancient Egyptian consort and ruler who may have been the first female pharaoh, and even the first queen regnant in all of recorded…