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Lisbeth
German, diminutive of Elizabeth
Lisbeth is one of the many short forms of Elizabeth that are used on their own. Not only is it the name of the mother of the main character in George Eliot's novel Adam Bede, but it takes on a whole…
Loribelle
Loribelle is a feminine name that combines the familiar name Lori (a diminutive of Laura or Lorraine) with the French-inspired suffix "belle," meaning beautiful. This compound creation carries a…
Masha
Russian variation of Maria, Hebrew or Egyptian
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Looking to honor Grandma Mary (or Maria) with something original? This Russian short form bears an unfortunate resemblance to the English word "mash", but if you can look past that, Masha has…
Matea
Matea is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. In Slavic countries, particularly Croatia, it's the feminine form of Matej or Matthew, meaning "gift of God." It also appears in Spanish and…
Matylda
Matylda is a feminine name of Germanic origin and serves as a variant of Matilda, which means "mighty in battle" from the elements 'maht' (might, strength) and 'hild' (battle). Popular in Eastern…
Maura
Anglicized variation of Maire, Finnish, Irish variation of Mary"sweet; drop of the sea, bitter"
"sweet; drop of the sea, bitter"
Somber, almost mournful name that still has a lovely sound. Neither really in nor out, Maura has played around at the lower half of the Top 1000 since the late 1940s. It might make one of those…
Messy
Messy is an unconventional masculine name that likely developed as a nickname before occasionally being used as a given name. It might be derived from names like Messiah or Messias, which have Hebrew…
Mica
A flinty mineral name that puts a feminine spin on Micah, or short form of the biblical Michal.
Micki
Diminutive of Michelle or Michaela, Hebrew
"who is like God"
Briefly cool in the 1950s, but now gone the way of Ricki and Nikki. More contemporary: Mikie or Mikey.
Mickie
Mickie is a feminine diminutive form of Michelle or Michaela, which ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. It emerged as a playful nickname before gaining status…
Micky
Micky is a feminine name that functions primarily as a diminutive nickname for Michelle, Michaela, or other feminine forms of Michael. The name has a playful, friendly quality that has made it…
Mildred
English
"gentle strength"
Is it clunky cute, strong and vintage, or dreadful and mildewy? Like Gertrude and Bertha, Mildred is one that divides the crowds, but with popular nickname Mildred and renewed interest in Winifred,…
Mindy
Diminutive of Melinda
"beautiful honey"
This sweet nickname style name combines contemporary Indy with vintage Minnie. Popular in the 80s, it fell out of style by the mid-90s, but, with the likes of Annie, Edie, Ellie, Bonnie and Heidi…
Minka
Polish diminutive of Mina, short form of Wilhelmina, German
"resolute protection"
In the contemporary US, Minka attracted notice via actress Minka Kelly, who played the gorgeous Lyla on Friday Night Lights . This cute and lively nickname name can (and does) certainly stand on its…
Minnionette
Minnionette is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as an elaboration of "minion," meaning a favored or beloved person, with the French diminutive suffix "-ette" added to create a more…
Mirabella
Italian variation of Mirabelle
"wonderful"
The short-lived magazine edited by former Vogue chief Grace Mirabella put this beautiful name off-limits for a while, but now it's perfectly fit to join the fashionable Bella pantheon. More…
Mirabelle
French
"marvelous"
If you're looking for a fresher belle name than Isabelle, Mirabelle is lovely, and we also like the extra flourish of Mirabella. And if you want a nature tie, Mirabelle is also the name of a delicate…
Modesta
Modesta is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'modestus' meaning 'modest' or 'moderate.' It embodies the virtue of humility and unassuming grace. The name has historical usage…
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…
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…