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Spanish place name
Pronounced my-ORK-a, the name of this lovely Balearic Island, located in the Mediterranean, is one of the prettiest and most feminine of place names. The Spanish spelling is MALLORCA.
Hindi astrology name
"Capricorn"
Charismatic choice among January baby names .
Polish
"a pearl"
This name of Polish supermodel Malgosia Bela doesn't sound so bella here--has a bit of an evil witch quality.
Malinde is an uncommon feminine name with possible Germanic or African origins. As a Germanic name, it may be a variant of Melinda, combining "mel" (honey) with a suffix meaning "gentle" or "soft."…
Malinna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially representing a melodic variation of Melina (Greek, meaning 'honey'), Malina (Slavic, meaning 'raspberry' or Polish for…
Malisande is an enchanting feminine name with medieval French origins, likely a variant of Melisande or Millicent. These names derive from Germanic elements meaning 'strength' and 'work' or 'labor.'…
Mallana is a feminine name with possible roots in several language traditions. It may be a variant of Malina, which has Slavic origins meaning 'raspberry' or could derive from Sanskrit where it might…
Modern invented name
The name of a regular (if not central) character on Amazon's Catastrophe vaguely recalls Melanie, Melissa and Sandra.
Mallantha is a feminine name with possible South Asian origins, particularly showing influences from languages like Malayalam, Tamil, or Sanskrit. While relatively uncommon even in its regions of…
Spanish place-name
Trendy Spanish island makes for trendy girls' name.
Scottish
"smooth-browed one"
An invention of the eighteenth-century romantic poet James Macpherson, in his epic cycle about Ossian, a legendary Celtic hero. In Poland, where it was popular at the start of the 20th century, the…
Malyssandre is an elaborate feminine name that appears to be a creative variant of Alexandra or Alessandra, with French-inspired styling. The name combines elements that suggest 'mal' (which can mean…
Hindi
"calm"
Mandara is one of those names that sounds like its meaning -- and calm is certainly a quality worth courting in a child.
Manerva is a feminine name that likely represents a variation of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, arts, and trade. The name carries rich historical and mythological…
Variation of Maribel
"beautiful Mary"
Marabel was a form sometimes seen in the seventeenth century, and might appeal to someone looking for an uncommon 'bel' name. Marabel Morgan was a bestselling anti-feminist author of the 1970s.
Marcilyn is a feminine name that appears to be a blend of Marci (a diminutive of Marcia or Marcella) and the popular name suffix '-lyn.' Marcia derives from the Roman clan name Marcius, which relates…
German variation of Mary
"bitter"
Mary has hundreds of variations around the world, and this German form, pronounced Ma-RYE-keh, is virtually unknown in English-speaking lands. A possible alternative to Mariah?
Mareisa is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Marisa or a unique creation combining elements of Maria and other names. The spelling with 'ei' gives it a…
Marelia is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Marielle, combining the names Maria and Elle, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Mary meaning…
Marenka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Marina or Mary. In Czech and Slovak traditions, it's a sweet, affectionate variant that adds warmth to the original…
