Roman Catholic Inspired Names

Liliosa

Spanish

"lily"

Liliosa, one of the most extravagant forms of the ever-more-popular and varied Lily family, is an ancient saint's name that's a perfect candidate for revival by parents who love the double-L flower…

Mairwen

Welsh

"blessed Mary"

A sweet Marian name consisting of Mair, the Welsh form of Mary, and gwen, meaning "blessed, white".

Margareta

Margareta is a feminine name that represents a European variant of Margaret, particularly common in Swedish, Romanian, and other Eastern European cultures. Derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning…

Mariae

Mariae is a feminine name with Latin origins, representing a variant of Maria (Mary). It reflects the Latin genitive form of Maria, essentially meaning 'of Mary.' This connection gives it deep…

Maridel

Filipino compound name, blending Maria with Delila, Adelaide, or Adelina

Similiar in style to Marilou, Marivic, and Marites, Maridel is blend of Maria with Delia, Adelaida, Adelina, or any other name containing the "del" sound. If it is Delia you had in mind, it could…

Mariette

French diminutive of Marie

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

A less-popular alternative to Juliette, perhaps – although it feels rather more dated. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam…

Marilou

Compound name or French diminutive of Marie and Louise

"beloved and renowned in battle; bitterness and strength in battle"

A cheerful and bubbly compound name that is popular in France and Belgium. It might also be used in the Philippines as a combination of Maria and Lourdes.

Matthia

Matthia is a feminine variation of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' While Matthew has been a consistently popular masculine name throughout Western history,…

Maximiliana

Female variation of Maximilian

A feminization with a long (if sparse) history of use among European aristocracy. One young member of the illustrious Arco family of Central Europe is named Maximiliana.

Mella

Mella is a sweet feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Melina (Greek for 'honey'), a short form of names containing 'mel' like Melissa or Amelia, or could connect to…