Middle Names, Surnames, and Nicknames · Girl Names Lists · Name Spellings, Initials and Sounds
Iambic Girl Names
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Martine
French
"warlike"
Sleek and sophisticated.
Marvelle
Marvelle is a feminine name with French influences, likely derived from the French word 'merveille' meaning 'wonder' or 'marvel.' The name evokes a sense of amazement and splendor, carrying…
Matisse
French surname
Though it's close to the German and French form of Matthew, Mathis, this name of the great artist can work as well for girls.
Maudette
Elaboration of Maude, American
"little Maud"
This French-style name is, in fact, an American creation with only a handful of documented uses throughout history. Maudette combines the mini-name Maud — a medieval short form of Matilda, meaning…
Maudine
Maudine is a feminine name that serves as an elaborate derivative of Maud or Maude, which originated from the German name Mathilda, meaning 'mighty in battle.' Popular in the early 20th century,…
Maureen
Irish variation of Mary, Hebrew or Egyptian
"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love"
Almost as popular in the 1950s among the Irish in Boston as it was with those back in Bray, Maureen was once among the most prominent Irish names for girls in the US but has fallen from favor along…
Maurelle
French
"dark, elfin"
New twist to the Maur- names, a bit cosmetic sounding.
Maxime
Maxime is a French feminine name, though it can also be used for males in some cultures. Derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," it carries connotations of excellence…
Mccall
Irish
"son of Cathal"
Effortlessly cool and preppy, but with a touch of outdoorsy ruggedness, McCall is a yet to be discovered last name choice. Unexpected, but enough like McKenzie, Mckinley, Nicole, and Callie that it…
Mccue
Gaelic
"son of Hugh"
This surname was used by Grant Show and Katherine La Nasa for their daughter Eloise's middle.
Mckay
English variation of Mckayla, Gaelic
"who is like God; son of Aodh"
McKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names.…
Mclane
Scottish, Irish
"son of the servant of St. John"
Stylized as McLane and sometimes spelled as McLain and McLean, this occupational surname has potential as a given name. With the familiar sounds of popular Lane and Laney, the cool 'Mac' beginning of…
Mcrae
Scottish
"son of Rath; son of grace and prosperity"
Raelynn meets McKenna and McKenzie in this yet-to-be-discovered surname choice. Derived from Mag Raith meaning "son of Rath" or more poetically, "son of prosperity", this tough but cool Mc- name has…
Meher
Meher is a gender-neutral name with rich multicultural origins, though it's more commonly used for girls in Western contexts. In Persian, it means 'kindness,' 'love,' or 'sun,' while in Hindi and…
Meital
Hebrew
"dew drop"
A unique option if you like the nickname Mei.
Meline
Meline is a feminine name with Armenian origins, derived from the Greek name 'Melina,' meaning 'honey' or 'yellow.' In Armenian culture, it carries connotations of sweetness and warmth. The name has…
Mignon
French
"delicate, dainty"
Charming French endearment, first used as a name by Goethe, that now makes an appealing choice -- though the proper feminine form is Mignonne. Note, though, that this is not actually used as a name…
Minerve
Minerve is a French variation of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, arts, and trade. Derived from the Latin name Minerva, itself possibly of Etruscan origin, Minerve carries…
Minette
French
"faithful defender"
Frenchified name rarely used in France. And perhaps even more rarely used in the US -- there were NO baby girls given the name on the official records of 2021.
Minoo
Persian
"heaven, paradise"
A sweet sounding name with a powerful meaning, Minoo is a name of Persian origin that is used in Iran and India, and by Iranian families across the world. Actress Minoo Mumtaz, scientist Minoo…