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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…
Mistey
Mistey is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Misty, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Inspired by the natural phenomenon of mist, the name evokes a soft, ethereal…
Misty
English
"mist"
The Play Misty for Me jokes will get old really fast.
Mitra
Hindi, Persian, Greek
"friend; earth mother"
Deriving from the Sanskrit Mithra , Mitra is the Hindu god of the sun and of friendship. This transcription is unisex in Hindi, while in Persian, it is the feminine form. Notable bearers of Mitra…
Mitzi
German, diminutive of Maria
"beloved; drop of the sea, bitter"
Mitzi is a sparky German nickname name that might appeal to parents drawn to the genre of lively vintage girl names that proliferated in 1930's musicals. Actress and entertainer Mitzi Gaynor (born…
Mitzie
Mitzie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mitzi, which itself is a pet form of Maria or Mary. With German and Yiddish roots, it gained popularity in the mid-20th century,…
Mitzy
Mitzy is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mitzi, which itself is a pet form of Maria or other names containing the element 'mit' or 'mitz.' With Germanic and Yiddish…
Miu
Japanese
"better heart; beautiful feather"
Short and sweet Japanese name that could easily cross cultures.
Miyabi
Japanese
"elegance; beautiful night fire"
An attractive Japanese name with appealing meanings.
Miyeon
Korean
"beautiful and kind-hearted"
This fairly common Korean girls' name counts Korean actress Lee Mi-Yeon and American composer Serra Miyeun Hwang among notable bearers.
Miyuki
Japanese
"beautiful snow / beautiful happiness"
The meaning of this sweet Japanese name varies depending on the combination of kanji used, but the first element mi means "beautiful".
Modestina
Modestina is a feminine name of Latin origin, functioning as the diminutive form of Modesta. Both names derive from the Latin word 'modestus,' meaning 'modest,' 'moderate,' or 'temperate.' The name…
Modestine
Modestine is a delicate feminine name derived from the Latin 'modestus', meaning 'modest' or 'moderate'. This French diminutive form carries graceful connotations of humility, propriety, and…
Moira
Irish, variation of Mary
"bitter; beloved; drop of the sea"
Well-established Irish and Scottish name that has never really caught on across the pond. Remembered by an older generation as the beautiful red-haired ballerina in the film The Red Shoes , Moira…
Moisella
Moisella is a feminine name with likely Romance language origins, possibly derived from Moises (the Spanish form of Moses) with a feminine diminutive ending. The suffix '-ella' adds a delicate,…
Moiselle
Moiselle is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of 'Mademoiselle,' the French term for 'miss' or 'young lady.' It may also function as a diminutive form of Moisa or relate to…
Moksha
Sanskrit
"liberation"
With Bodhi one of the fastest-rising names, could other concepts from Eastern religions catch on as names too? Moksha can refer to various types of freedom and release, such as from ignorance and…
Moll
Short form of Molly, diminutive of Mary, Hebrew or Egyptian"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Moll is one of those names that is used all the time as a nickname for a nickname, but rarely put on the birth certificate. Moll Flanders is an eponymous 18th century novel by Daniel Defoe, the…
Molli
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…
Mollie
Variation of Molly
This new/old spin on Molly -- nickname-names with the ie ending were particularly popular at the turn of the last century -- that has landed this name in the US Top 1000.