Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
Science and Technology Names
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Mechanicus
Latin from Greek
"engineer, mechanic"
Although it may be better suited for a robot, Grimes and Elon Musk used Mechanicus as the middle name for their son Techno.
Mendel
Yiddish variation of Menachem
Mendel is an Old World Jewish name that is also the surname of the founder of genetics.
Mercury
Roman
"messenger of the gods, quicksilver"
It's a car brand, a planet, and the messenger of the gods -- but it's questionable whether it works as a little girl's name.
Mercury
Latin
"Roman messenger god"
Adventurous parents are starting to look back to names of ancient gods like Mercury, Zeus, and Apollo. This one is also a planet and a metallic element, and has a friendly nickname, Merc. The Roman…
Meridian
Latin
"midday / pinnacle"
In geography, a meridian is a line drawn around the curve of the Earth between the North and South Poles. The term comes from Latin meridianus, meaning "pertaining to midday", and the association…
Meridian
Latin
"midday / pinnacle"
In geography, a meridian is a line drawn around the curve of the Earth between the North and South Poles. The term comes from Latin meridianus, meaning "pertaining to midday", and the association…
Meteor
Word name
Daring astronomical choice that's sure to shock Grandma and Grandpa.
Meteor
Word name
A beyond-bold shooting-star name choice, sure to raise some relatives' eyebrows.
Million
English word name
The numerical -illion names (Billion, Trillion, etc.) are more common for boys — Million is the only one that also ranks for girls. No doubt it's because of the natural nickname, Millie.
Million
English word name
The most common of the -illion numerical names, which are rising up the ranks.
Moon
Word name
At one time, Moon might have felt like a celebrity-only option, memorably chosen by Frank Zappa for his daughter Moon Unit. Now, with Sunny, Goldie, Wren, Star, Storm, Ocean, Onyx, and Scout in the…
Moon
Word name
"moon"
This shimmery lunar name is rising in popularity as a middle name for both sexes, while as a given name, it's quietly but more popularly selected for girls, with 52 given the name in a recent year in…
Napier
Scottish occupational name
"producer or seller of table linens"
The surname of the influential early Scottish inventor of logarithms could make an inspiring middle name choice for a mathematically inclined family.
Nebula
Latin
"mist"
Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.
Nebula
Latin
"mist"
Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.