Girls Names K Through O

Momoko

Japanese

"peach child"

Momoko is a Japanese name meaning "peach child." It's also the name of a character in the popular Sailor Moon manga series.

Monday

Word name

Not most people's favorite day, but a pretty name.

Moneta

Latin

"to remind, instruct; alone, unique"

Moneta was the name of two separate goddesses in Roman mythology. The first was the goddess of memory, equivalent to the Greek Mnemosyne, and the second was as an epithet of Juno, mother of the gods.…

Monique

French variation of Monica

"advisor"

The sort of oh-so-French name that's falling out of favor now.

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…

Moonglade

English

"the bright reflection of moonlight on water"

Morfydd

Welsh

"great wealth"

In Welsh legend, Morfydd or Morfudd was the twin sister of Sir Owain and the daughter of King Urien. Early 20th-century composer, pianist and singer Morfydd Llwyn Owen is a notable bearer.

Morgana

Female version of Morgan, Welsh

"sea-circle"

Since Morgan is used as--or more--frequently for girls as for boys, this feminization has fallen by the wayside. It drew some brief attention via the pop singer Morgana King. The similar Morgiana…

Morganna

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…

Morganne

Morganne is a feminine variation of Morgan, which has Welsh origins meaning 'sea-born,' 'sea-circle,' or 'bright sea.' The additional 'ne' ending gives this variant a more distinctly feminine touch…

Morgelyn

Cornish

"sea holly"

Morgelyn is a Cornish compound name derived from the Welsh mor , meaning "sea" and kelyn , "holly." Sea holly is another name for the Eryngium plant, which showcases prickly purple blooms, making…

Morgen

Morgen is a feminine name with Germanic and Welsh origins. In Germanic tradition, it means 'morning' or 'dawn,' symbolizing new beginnings and brightness. In Welsh mythology, Morgen is connected to…

Morna

Irish and Scottish variation of Myrna

"festive; affection, endearment"

Poetic name that's terminally mournful, though its meaning is anything but. Myrna plays a powerful role in Irish legend.

Morrigan

Irish

"phantom queen"

The mythological Morrigan was the ancient goddess of war, often symbolized by a crow. Besides being a name, this is also used as a proper noun preceded by an article: the Morrigan, defined as a…

Morwenna

Welsh

"maiden"

Morwenna is an ancient Cornish name now being revived in Wales, deriving from a Celtic word meaning "maiden", although the Mor- syllable means that it's often associated with the sea. It's been heard…

Moselle

Hebrew

"drawn from the water"

Feminine spin on Moses and European river name that's also the name of a wine.

Mossie

Mossie is a feminine name with Irish origins, traditionally used as a nickname for Maurice (for males) or Maureen (for females). In Irish contexts, it's pronounced more like 'MOH-shee' and has been…

Moxie

English slang

"aggressive energy, know-how"

Like Penn Jillette, you can have your own little brash babe.

Muffin

Muffin originated as an English word for a small, dome-shaped baked good before transitioning into use as a pet name or term of endearment, particularly in British and American culture. As a female…