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Mahogani
Mahogani is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of 'mahogany,' the reddish-brown hardwood known for its beauty and durability. This nature-inspired name carries connotations of…
Mahogany
Spanish
"rich, strong"
Dark, woody name that's brings to mind rich panelling, beautiful colors and luxury.
Majesty
Word name
Alternative to Princess or Queenie.
Maple
English tree name from Latin
"maple tree; tree of the Acer genus"
Maple is one of those sweet-spot word names that sounds so almost name-like that it doesn't feel outlandish or strange, despite its relative newness as a given name. Just as Juniper is adjacent to…
Maricruz
Spanish compound name, combining Maria and Cruz
"Mary of the cross"
Maricruz combines Maria and Cruz into a devotional name for the Virgin Mary. The name peaked in the 90s and early 2000s, popularized by Mexican actress Maricruz Olivier and the Mexican telenova…
Mariposa
Spanish
"butterfly"
Mariposa is a rare, romantic choice with an intriguing meaning. Uncommon but not unknown, Mariposa is an elegant entrant in the nature names category. And it comes with the adorable nicknames Mari or…
Marvel
English word name
Marvel, now a character name in The Hunger Games series, was a miracle name of yesterday, on the girls' Social Security list until 1941 and reaching a high of 487 at the turn of the last century,…
Maverick
American
"independent, nonconformist"
Free-spirited Maverick is no longer an innovative choice for a son, but by using it on a daughter, you could put the maverick back in Maverick. About 100 baby girls were named Maverick in the US last…
Maybelline
American elaboration of Mabel, English
"lovable"
The popular cosmetics brand Maybelline inspires at least a few baby girls' names each year. Company founder Thomas Lyle Williams created the name as a portmanteau of Mabel and Vaseline after watching…
Melodee
Melodee is a feminine name representing a phonetic spelling variation of Melody. Derived from Greek origins meaning 'song' or 'music,' this name maintains the musical essence of its traditional…
Melodi
Melodi is a feminine variation of Melody, derived from the Greek word 'melodia' meaning 'song' or 'music.' This lyrical name evokes a sense of harmony and rhythm, making it an expressive choice for…
Melodie
Melodie is a feminine name that represents a French-influenced spelling variation of Melody. Derived from Greek elements 'melos' (song) and 'oide' (ode), the name literally means 'song' or 'music.'…
Memory
English word name
"recollection"
There's no reason why Memory shouldn't be a name — it sounds like Melody and Mallory, is a pleasant word, and has great nickname options (Rory! Mimi!). Plus, there's that earworm song from Cats .
Memphis
Greek and Coptic place-name
"Enduring and beautiful"
Tied to the bluesy southern city and to the world heritage cite in Egypt after which it was named, Memphis is a modern choice with ancient history. Currently significantly more popular for boys in…
Mercedes
Spanish
"gracious gifts, benefits"
Mercedes is one of the few names attached to luxury living that we can wholeheartedly recommend, it being a legitimate Spanish appellation stemming from one of the epithets given to the Virgin…
Mercedez
Mercedez is a feminine name derived from Spanish origins, representing an alternative spelling of Mercedes. The name comes from 'merced,' meaning 'mercy' or 'grace,' and has religious connotations…
Merci
French
"thank you, mercy"
The French word for "thank you" is rising as a girl's name in the US, along with the English Mercy — which recently re-entered the Top 1000 in 2013 after over 100 years of hiatus.
Mercury
Roman
"messenger of the gods, quicksilver"
It's a car brand, a planet, and the messenger of the gods -- but it's questionable whether it works as a little girl's name.
Merry
English
"lighthearted, happy"
She'd better be. Merry is one of the classic names for Christmas babies .
Messiah
Aramaic
"expected savior or deliverer"
Highly unusual -- and audacious -- name chosen by basketball star Allen Iverson.