International Baby Names
International Variations of Mary
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Mie
Danish, Norwegian diminutive of Marie, Japanese
"bitter; beauty; three"
A sweet and simple nickname for Marie that could serve to freshen up the outdated full form.
Mies
Dutch diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
A cute but not cutesy Dutch diminutive of Maria.
Milou
Combination of Marie and Lou or Louise
Milou and her near-identical twin Malou are adorable names popular throughout Europe; they're contractions of Marie or Mary and Lou or Louise. The Malou spelling will probably be easier for English…
Miren
Miren is a feminine Basque name meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.' It is the Basque form of Mary/Maria, connecting it to a rich religious tradition while maintaining a distinct cultural…
Mirentxu
Basque, from the Hebrew or Egyptian Mary
"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love"
This alluring Basque name is a diminutive of Miren, a Basque equivalent of Mary. It was most famously used in the mononymous opera Mirentxu by Jesús Guridi. A beautiful name with a distinct ending…
Mirjam
Mirjam is a feminine name representing a Central European and Scandinavian variation of Miriam, which ultimately derives from Hebrew origins. In the Bible, Miriam was Moses' sister, giving the name…
Mitzi
German, diminutive of Maria
"beloved; drop of the sea, bitter"
Mitzi is a sparky German nickname name that might appeal to parents drawn to the genre of lively vintage girl names that proliferated in 1930's musicals. Actress and entertainer Mitzi Gaynor (born…
Moira
Irish, variation of Mary
"bitter; beloved; drop of the sea"
Well-established Irish and Scottish name that has never really caught on across the pond. Remembered by an older generation as the beautiful red-haired ballerina in the film The Red Shoes , Moira…
Moire
Moire is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Irish name Máire (a form of Mary), pronounced 'MOY-ra,' meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.' Alternatively, it could relate…
Mojca
Slovene
"drop of the sea, bitter, beloved or mine"
A lively Slovene name, Mojca originated either as a diminutive of Marija, the Slovene form of Mary, or from the Slovene word "moj", meaning "my" or "mine".
Molara
Molara is a feminine name with roots in African, particularly Nigerian Yoruba culture, where it means 'I have been saved' or 'I am redeemed.' The name carries spiritual significance, often expressing…
Moya
Irish variation of Máire or Mary, Spanish place name, Zulu, Sotho, Lala
"beloved, bitter; estate of Modius, estate of measure; spirit, wind"
A multicultural choice with a distinctive sound, Moya may appeal as a unique alternative to Maia/Maya or Mia. Given to a handful of girls each year in the US, it is more commonly heard in the UK or…
Muire
Muire is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, traditionally used as a form of Mary (Máire). In Irish, 'Muire' specifically refers to the Virgin Mary and derives from the Latin 'Maria.' The name…
Mura
Mura is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'village' or derive from elements meaning 'gathering' and 'affection.' In Irish Gaelic, Mura relates to the name of a…
My
Swedish diminutive of Maria
"bitter; wished-for child"
Although the sound is pretty, "my" is too common of an English word for My to be usable as a baby name in Anglophone countries.
Polly
English variation of Molly, diminutive of Mary, Hebrew
"bitter"
An alternative to the no-longer-fresh Molly, the initial 'P' gives Polly a peppier sound, combining the cozy virtues of an old-timey name with the bounce of a barmaid. Associated with Tom Sawyer's…
Ria
Spanish
"small river"
Short and feminine, Ria has a rhythmic flow.
Roula
Roula is a feminine name with Mediterranean origins, particularly common in Greece and Lebanon. In Greek contexts, it often serves as a diminutive of more formal names like Paraskevi or Panagiota,…
Maisa
Finnish and Old Swedish form of Maria, Portuguese, Japanese, Georgian, Arabic
"beloved; drop of the sea, bitter; beloved and famous in battle; dance + sand; born in May; walking with a proud gait"
A truly international name with a multitude of origins. From Finnish and Old Swedish, it is one of many international variations of Mary and Maria, and can also be spelled Majsa (pronounced MIE-suh).…
Maríabet
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.