International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Mayme is a vintage feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mary or Mae. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mayme has a sweet, old-fashioned charm that speaks to simpler…
Meaghan represents an alternative spelling of Megan, a Welsh feminine name derived from Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' This particular spelling variation emerged as parents sought distinctive ways to…
Estonian short form of Margaret or Mary
Meeri is kind of like Siri with an M. This unusual name is certainly cute and intriguing but would forever be mistaken for Mary.
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated than Maggie, more contemporary…
Meggy is a feminine name that functions primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Margaret or Megan, both ultimately derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' The '-gy' ending creates a…
German, Slovene, and Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret, Greek
A unique international short form of Margaret, now associated with Facebook and Instagram and with "meta" fiction, books, TV shows, and similar that are self-referential.
Norse, variation of Margaret
This is a Scandinavian variant of Margaret, and is pronounced MEH-teh or MET, rhyming with jet.
Meyta is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, though it may be a variant of Meta or Metta, which derive from the Greek 'Margaret' meaning 'pearl.' In some cultures, it could be connected to the…
Diminutive of Margaret
Sixties-style nickname which is also the name of a small biting insect, particularly prevalent in Scotland.
Irish, diminutive of Mairead, Irish form of Margaret
Infrequently used relic of the Maureen-Colleen-Kathleen era, though it does seem to have a bit more energy than the others.
Retha is a feminine name that emerged as a shortened form of names ending in '-retha' such as Aretha or Maretha. It may also derive from the Welsh name Rheta, meaning 'ardent' or 'zealous.' In some…
English, diminutive of Martita et al
A diminutive diminutive, too tease-worthy.
German, combination of Anne and Margaret
"grace+pearl"
This German compound name combines two classics into a name that feels both ancient and new, poetic and fantastic, but with clunky-old-lady-name vibes about it too. Notable bearers include wheelchair…
Slovene short form of Margaret
This sparky international variant of Margaret was originally a diminutive of Meta, a short form used in Germany, Scandinavia and Slovenia. Now, it has shifted to be a name in its own right, with…
German from of Margaret, Greek
A slightly sharper variation of Margaret, predominantly used in Germany and Switzerland, it ultimately derives from the Greek margaritas meaning "pearl". Notable bearers include actress Margrit…
Gitka is a feminine name with Eastern European origins, primarily found in Polish, Czech, and Slovak communities. It likely developed as a diminutive form of names like Margarita or Brigita. The name…
Gitta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It commonly functions as a diminutive of Brigitta or Birgitta in German, Swedish, and Hungarian usage. These names derive from the Celtic…
Gituska is a distinctive female name with enigmatic origins. It might be derived from Eastern European or Baltic roots, though specific etymological sources are unclear. The name has a rhythmic…
Grete is a feminine name of German origin, serving as a diminutive form of Margaret or Margareta. Derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' this name carries a sense of preciousness and…
Gretl is a diminutive form of Margaret, used primarily in German-speaking regions, particularly Austria and Bavaria. The name derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' with Gretl emerging…
