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Merielle is an uncommon feminine name with French-inspired origins. It likely developed as an elaboration of names like Meriel (which combines Celtic elements meaning 'bright sea') or as a variant of…
Merika is a multicultural feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a creative variation of America, a Finnish form of Mary (meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'), or derive from Eastern…
English, combination of Merry and Lynn
All the names ending in-lyn seem sadly dated.
Merina is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Latin, it's related to 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea,' while in Malagasy culture, it refers to the highlands people of…
Merla is a feminine name with varied origins and meanings across cultures. In Spanish, it derives from "merlo" meaning "blackbird," symbolizing beauty and grace. It can also be considered a variation…
Aramaic, breed of sheep
The name of a breed of Spanish sheep is hardly worthy of a child.
Greek
"bee-eater bird"
This obscure name from Greek mythology (Merope was one of the Pleiades) is better known from J.K.Rowling's Harry Potter series, as the name of Tom Riddle's ill-fated mother.
Merrona is an unusual feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Merry or Marion with a distinctive ending, or perhaps adapted from a surname or place name. This rare name has little…
Mertice is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived as a variant of Myrtle or related to names like Mercy or Meredith. It may also be a creative combination of elements from…
Latin
Messalina was the third wife of Roman emperor Claudius, and a great-grandniece of Augustus. She was executed for allegedly conspiring against her husband. Her name derives from the Roman family name…
Cornish
"June"
An unusal alternative to June or Junia.
Japanese
"green; beautiful bird"
In Japan, color names are used to symbolize human qualities, and the green hues of Midori name are said to represent fame. While it is a unisex choice in its native Japan, Midori is predominantly…
Mihaila is a feminine name of Slavic origin. It is the feminine form of Mihail, which is the Eastern European equivalent of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' The name has roots in Russian,…
This Russian version of Michaela adds yet another variation -- Makayla, Micaela, McKayla -- to the pot.
Czech
"my love"
An unusual spin on Mila and Milena.
Lithuanian mythological name
"goddess of love"
The name of the Lithuanian love diety is a unique way to get to the nickname Millie. Milda has also been seen as a diminutive for names such as Matilda and Mildred. It appeared on the US Top 1000 in…
Hawaiian variation of Miriam
"drop of the sea"
This Hawaiian take on Miriam has all the sounds of a modern-day smash hit — think Amelia, Mila, etc. — but is virtually undiscovered.
Millais is an unusual feminine name derived from a Scottish surname, most famously associated with the Pre-Raphaelite painter Sir John Everett Millais. Pronounced 'MILL-ay,' this name carries…
Millissent is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Millicent, which derives from the Norman French name Melisende, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'work' and 'strength.'…
Short form of Melinda or Sanskrit
"knowledge, wisdom"
Minda is a simle, even familiar-sounding name that is nevertheless completely unknown. It might be a contraction of Melinda but it is a genuine Indian name with an appealing meaning.
