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German variation of Magdalen
On "Sex and the City," Magda was the elderly nanny from the old country -- which is what this name sounds like. While Magdalene and Magdalena are enjoying fresh life, Magda still feels dated.
Molli is a charming feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Molly, which originated as a diminutive of Mary. The name has Irish roots, where Molly became a common nickname for Mary…
French
"warlike"
Sleek and sophisticated.
Greek botanical name
Long in our category of so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out category, once seen as a gum-cracking 1940's telephone operator, we think it's time to reassess Myrtle, and look at is as a nature name, a…
Mandi is a feminine name that emerged primarily as a diminutive form of Amanda, which comes from Latin meaning "worthy of love" or "lovable." This spelling variation with an 'i' ending gained…
Mellissa is a feminine variation of Melissa, derived from the Greek word 'melissa' meaning 'honeybee.' This spelling with double 'l' adds a distinctive touch to the classic name while maintaining its…
Welsh diminutive of Margaret
"pearl"
The many spellings of Meagan each seem to suggest a different pronunciation. This one suggests Reagan or the pronunciation MAY-gan. Meagan, like other forms of the name, has been sliding in the…
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated than Maggie, more contemporary…
Meggie is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This affectionate nickname has a sweet, friendly quality that has made it endure through…
Mareesa is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Marisa or Marissa, which themselves developed as diminutive forms of Maria. Ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Miriam, whose…
Irish
"festive; affection, endearment"
An anglicized spelling of Muirne, the name of the mother of Finn mac Cool in Irish legend, Myrna has a unique sound and two possible meanings, both of which are positive. Actress Myrna Loy was a…
Short form of Margaret, Greek
Marge used to be as common as Maggie or Megan, ranking on its own in the girls' Top 1000 from 1900 until right after World War II, when so many Old School names fell off the list in favor of a new…
Mindi is a feminine name that emerged primarily as a nickname or diminutive form, but gained usage as an independent given name during the mid-20th century. It likely developed as a shortened version…
Mada is a concise feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Hebrew meaning 'knowledge' or could be a shortened form of names like Magdalena. In Romanian, Mada can be a…
Margerie is a feminine name that represents a medieval French variation of Margaret. Derived from the Greek word "margarites," meaning "pearl," it carries the same elegant associations with this…
Morganna is a feminine name derived from the Welsh 'Morgan,' meaning 'sea-born' or 'sea-circle.' This elaborated form adds a romantic, medieval flair to the traditional Morgan. The name is strongly…
Morgane is a feminine name of Welsh and Breton origin, a variant of Morgan that's particularly popular in France. It derives from the Welsh elements 'mor' meaning 'sea' and 'gan' meaning 'born,'…
