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Mirari
Mirari is a distinctive feminine name with roots in the Basque language, where it means 'marvel' or 'wonder.' This enchanting name conveys a sense of awe and amazement, perfect for a child who brings…
Milagros
Spanish
"miracles"
Even in the Hispanic community, very religious and old-fashioned.
Mirka
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…
Mishenka
Mishenka is a feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Mikhail/Michael (masculine) or Misha (which can be used for either gender). In Russian naming…
Missouri
Native American
"dugout canoe"
Missouri, the name of a tribe, a state and a river, derives from the Illinois word mihsoori meaning "dugout canoe". It became a somewhat popular American girls' name in the mid-19th century. Missouri…
Modesty
Latin
"modesty"
Modesty is a virtue name dating to Roman times, but never widely used, except for hot 1960s movie spoof heroine, Modesty Blaise, based on a comic strip.
Moireach
Moireach is a feminine Scottish Gaelic name with deep Celtic roots. Pronounced approximately as 'MOY-rakh,' it's the original Gaelic form of the more familiar Moira or Moyra. The name derives from…
Moia
Moia is a rare feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Moya, which has Gaelic roots meaning "good" or "goddess," or could be connected to the Irish name Moira, meaning…
Moja
Moja is a feminine name with diverse multicultural origins. In Swahili, 'moja' means 'one' or 'first,' making it meaningful for a firstborn child. The name also appears in Slavic languages with…
Monet
French artist name, from diminutive of Simon
A new favorite of the bohemian set, brought to light by actress Monet Mazur, daughter of the artist who designed the Rolling Stones' mouth logo.
Montana
Spanish place-name
"mountainous"
Overly trendy western place-name, as stated in the title of our book Beyond Jennifer & Jason, Madison & Montana.
Moon
Word name
At one time, Moon might have felt like a celebrity-only option, memorably chosen by Frank Zappa for his daughter Moon Unit. Now, with Sunny, Goldie, Wren, Star, Storm, Ocean, Onyx, and Scout in the…
Mozelle
French, Hebrew, Latin, "drawn from water; little meuse"
"drawn from water; little meuse"
Mozelle is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Moses, which means "drawn from the water" in Hebrew. There is also the possibility that it is derived from Latin, to…
Martia
Variation of Marcia, Latin
"warlike"
Martia, more distinctive than cousins Marta, Marcia and Marsha, also has a strong image and slightly unexpected feel.
Merica
Merica is a feminine name that can be viewed as a shortened form of "America" or possibly derived from Latin "merica" meaning "a portion." Some may see it as a patriotic reference in American…
Mandolin
French, musical intrument
Mandolin may seem like an outlandish choice for a name, but since BANJO has been used as a baby name, all the instruments in the band seem to be auditioning for a place on birth certificates. This…
Marinell
Literary name, Latin
"knight of the sea; of the ocean"
Marinell may be viewed as an elaboration of Marina or Marine, combined with the suffix "-ell", or a literary creation, appearing in Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene , borne by the son of a sea…
Mayim
Hebrew
"water"
This Hebrew water name has two main popular associations: Mayim Bialik, who played the title role in the early 90s TV series "Blossom," and the popular Israeli folk dance, "Mayim, Mayim."
Maris
Latin
"of the sea"
Maris is an unusual and appealing name that has never appeared in the U.S. Top 1000, overshadowed by its twentieth century elaboration, Marisa/Marissa. It derives from the phrase "Stella Maris," star…
Machiko
Japanese
"fortunate child"
What parent wouldn't love this meaning?