Fantasy OC - PC Names - Gender Neutral

Mahalar

Mahalar is an unusual name with obscure origins that may have connections to several cultures. It could potentially be a variant of Mahalath, a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'sickness' or 'stringed…

Mai

Japanese, French, Welsh, Vietnamese, Navajo

"dance; May; cherry blossom; coyote"

Cross-cultural winner.

Maime

Maime is an uncommon feminine name that may have several origins. It could be a variant spelling of Mayme, which itself is often considered a diminutive of Mary or Mae. The name Mary derives from…

Mairead

Irish, shortened fom of Mairghread, variation of Margaret

"pearl"

Pronounced MAW-rayt or ma-RAYD, Mairead is close enough to Maureen to be accepted here. The name became popular in Ireland due to admiration for the saint of that name. Peig and Peigi are its…

Mairsil

Mairsil is an unusual feminine name with obscure origins. It may have connections to Celtic or Germanic naming traditions, though its exact etymology is unclear. The name gained recognition among a…

Mali

Welsh form of Molly or Thai

"jasmine flower"

Seems unfamiliar, till you realize everyone will just hear it as Molly. In Wales, Mali is a Top 100 name.

Maral

Armenian

"deer"

The deer in question is the Caspian Red Deer, native to Armenia.

Marceil

Marceil is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Marcella or Marcel, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Marcellus, meaning 'hammer' or 'warlike.' The name carries a certain…

Marin

Latin

"of the sea"

Marin is a lovely county north of San Francisco, and a lovely baby name on the rise, one which sounds more refreshing than the more familiar Marina. As a place-name, Marin is pronounced with the…

Marne

Marne is a feminine name derived from geography, specifically the Marne River in France, site of two pivotal World War I battles. As a personal name, it gained limited recognition in the United…

Martel

Martel is a feminine name of French origin that initially developed as a surname meaning 'hammer.' It gained historical significance through Charles Martel, the 8th-century Frankish military leader…

Marth

Marth is an uncommon feminine name that may have originated as a variant of Martha, which comes from the Aramaic word meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house.' The simplified spelling without the…

Masai

African

"people who speak Maa"

Masai may have a modern air around it, however, it is likely inspired by the name of the Maasai people, who live in Kenya and Tanzania. As such, the name translates to "people who speak Maa".…

Matalin

Surname name

Politico Mary Matalin used her last name as her daughter's first, an idea any mom can adopt.

Matar

Matar is a feminine name with Arabic origins, though it's used across several cultures. In Arabic, the name means 'rain' or 'downpour', symbolizing blessing, renewal, and life-giving properties. Rain…

Matthildur

Matthildur is a feminine Icelandic name derived from the Germanic name Matilda or Mathilde, combining elements meaning 'strength' and 'battle.' This distinctly Nordic variation maintains the powerful…

Mattildur

Mattildur is a feminine name likely of Icelandic or Norse origin. It appears to be a regional variant of Matilda, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'strength in battle.' The distinctive…

Mauriel

Mauriel is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Muriel, which derives from the Celtic 'muir,' meaning 'sea,' combined with the suffix 'el,' suggesting 'bright sea'…

Mavon

Mavon is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived as a variation of names like Maven (meaning "expert") or as a feminine form of names like Mavin or Maverick. With its…

Meinir

Welsh

"maiden"

A pretty Welsh name with potential, especially for those who enjoy Maven, Maeve, and Mira. Occasionally used in Wales, a notable bearer is Welsh singer Meinir Gwilym. Likely meaning "maiden", though…