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Diminutive of Minna or Wilhelmina, German
"child of the red earth"
Minetta is one of those names that's a diminutive of a diminutive -- Minna, a pan-European nickname that can be short for many names beginning or ending in Mina. Minetta may be most famous as Minetta…
Mircella is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Marcella or Mirella, combining elements of both names. With Latin origins, it relates to Mars, the Roman god of war, suggesting strength and…
Mirelys is a feminine name with Hispanic origins, most commonly found in Puerto Rico and other Spanish-speaking Caribbean areas. The name likely developed as a modern creation, possibly combining…
Mirena is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly prominent in Bulgarian, Croatian, and other Eastern European cultures. It likely derives from the Slavic element 'mir' meaning 'peace' or…
Miriain appears to be an unusual variant or possible alternate spelling of Miriam, a Hebrew name meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness.' The traditional Miriam has biblical roots as the…
Slavic
"peace, world"
This Croatian name is the diminutive of Mira and Mirela.
Mirilla is a melodious feminine name with possible roots in several language traditions. It may be a diminutive or elaborate form of Mira (meaning 'wonderful' in Slavic languages, 'peace' in…
Mirinda is a feminine name with a melodic quality that appears in several language traditions. In Esperanto, it literally means "wonderful" or "amazing," derived from the verb "miri" (to wonder).…
Finnish form of Miriam
If you are looking for an unusual way to honor an ancestral Mary or Miriam, Mirja might make a good choice. Zero baby girls were given this name in the US in 2014. The rising popularity of Anja has…
Mirka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Czech, Slovak, and Polish cultures. It typically functions as a diminutive of names containing the element 'mir,' which means…
Dutch
"myrtle"
The Dutch name is usually spelled Myrthe or Mirthe and pronounced meer-ta. But most English speakers will say it mer-tha and confuse the name with Martha, Bertha, or Myrtle.
Mirthe is a feminine name of Dutch origin that means 'mirth' or 'joy,' reflecting its connection to happiness and cheerfulness. Popular in the Netherlands and Flanders, the name embodies a sense of…
Moina is a feminine name with several possible origins. In Gaelic traditions, it means 'soft' or 'gentle,' while it may also derive from Hebrew roots meaning 'spring' or relate to Sanskrit terms for…
Moirae derives from ancient Greek mythology, where the Moirai (commonly known as the Fates) were three goddesses who controlled the threads of destiny for every mortal and immortal. The singular…
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…
Monia is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Italian, it developed as a diminutive of names like Simona or Ramona, while in Polish, it's associated with Monica. Some sources also…
Monice is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Monica. The traditional name Monica has Latin origins meaning 'advisor' or 'counselor,' and gained significant popularity through Saint…
Scottish
"great"
Morag is one of the quintessential Scottish names for girls . Actually a diminutive of Mor, it has always been used more than the original. Commonly heard in Scotland, but could lead to pronunciation…
Morea is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Greek place name Morea (a medieval name for the Peloponnese peninsula), or it could be a variant spelling of Moriah, a…
Literary name
The eponymous character in an Edgar Allan Poe ghost story, gothic Morella was likely based on Latin mors ("death") or Greek mauros ("black"). It’s also a subtle nature name, being an alternative name…
