Updated October 2026
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Feminine form of Mumin, Arabic
"believer"
A gentle and spiritual name, Mumina is significant in among Muslim parents, as it is related to the term mumin , which appears frequently in the Quran to describe someone who is completely faithful…
Swedish
"devoted mother, mother's devotion"
A bright sounding Swedish name, reminiscent of Maisie, Ivy and Maia, that blends Maj with the Norse element vé , meaning "dedicated, devoted". As such, it's a light and cheerful name with a weighty…
Place name, Spanish, Arabic, Latin
"watercourse, channel; source of the river"
An underused place name with a sunny, stylish air, the capital city of Spain could provide a totally unexpected route to favorite nickname Maddie. While the exact origins of the name are unknown,…
Dutch compound of Maria and Loes/Louise
"beloved, drop of the sea, bitter + renowned warrior"
Reminiscent of modern favorite Marlowe, but grounded by its ties to classic Maria and Louise, Marloes is a Dutch compound name that made the Top 500 in the Netherlands back in the 2000s.
French place name
Opulent French place name Versailles has been catching parents' attention in recent years, and Marseille, located in Southern France, is a similar feeling option. Reminiscent of other familiar…
Old English
"strong as the sea"
A magical Anglo-Saxon choice, Mereswyth combines the Old English mere ("sea") with swiþ ("strong") to form a name that reflects the power of the ocean. It could make a cool choice for writers looking…
English compound name
"beloved, pearl, drop of the sea + happy, carefree"
Fairy-like and evocative with a hint of cottagecore, Maeblythe is a blend of two popular middle names that come together to make a rare compound name. It might be interpreted as meaning "beloved and…
Medieval Scandinavian, Swedish
"bat"
Similar in feel to Saskia, Mitzi, Myka, and Mia, this alluring Scandinavian name blends Gothic elements with sweet, spiky sounds. Derived from an Old Swedish word for "bat", it could make an…
Swedish compound name
"beautiful May; beautiful mother; beautiful and beloved"
A rare Swedish compound name, blending the name Maj with the Norse element fríðr , Majfrid has several meanings, depending on which Maj root you follow. One possibility is "beautiful May", taking Maj…
Korean, Japanese, "smile; seasoning"
"smile; seasoning"
While Miso is a Korean name with the upbeat meaning of "smile" to match its cheerful sounds, some may better associate it with the Japanese seasoning, made from fermented soybeans, salt, and and kōji.
Phoenician
"salt"
Malaga is a province and a city in Spain, in the southern region of Andalusia. It was founded by Phoenicians, thus the origin of the name.
Spanish influenced variation of Myrtha, Mrtyle, Miriam, or Mireille
"evergreen shrub; beloved, bitter;to admire"
Mirleth made its debut into the US stats in 2025 when it was give to 36 girls compared to less than 5 a year prior. Similar in style to choices like Arleth and Elanith, Mirleth may well be a be a…
Sinhalese, Sanskrit, Arabic, Hebrew
"the great ferry; the great crossing; rain"
Matara is a major city in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka and a place considered significant to Buddhists, being the location of a number of temples, statues, and a sacred fig tree. The most…
Greek mythology name
Remember, the Muse is passive: someone else's inspiration.
Word name
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.
There are many lovely day/month/seasonal names -- and this is one of the most intriguing.
Irish surname, related to the sea
A merry surname cousin of Kerrigan, could make a lively choice for a happy little girl.