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Muffy
Nickname name
Muffy is one of those nickname names that flourished in the Baby Boom era -- or was it only on television? -- and now is rarely used. Strictly speaking short for Muffin, few girls have been given…
Muireann
Irish
"sea white, sea fair"
The popular Irish name Muireann comes from a mythical mermaid who was tranformed into a woman by a saint. Pronunciation is like the surname of the actress Helen Mirren, but with the spin of a w sound…
Muirgen
Irish
"born of the sea"
Muirgen in Irish mythology was turned into a mermaid and then brought back to land after 300 years and transformed back into a woman -- which must have been quite a shock. Muirgen's original name was…
Muriel
Irish
"of the bright sea, sea-bright"
Once a poetic Celtic name, that of the angel who governs the month of June, Muriel has for a time, become the mom or grandma of TV sitcoms. A Top 200 name from 1912 to 1933, Muriel might just be due…
Murielle
French variation of Muriel, Irish
"of the bright sea"
Murielle emerged as a distinctively French elaboration, adding the feminine '-elle' suffix to create a more melodious version of the classic name. Though less common in English-speaking countries,…
Muse
Greek mythology name
Remember, the Muse is passive: someone else's inspiration.
Musetta
Latin
"little muse"
A musette is both a dance and an antique instrument, but the name is most associated with the classic opera La Bohème .
Musette
Musette is a delicate feminine name of French origin with musical associations. Derived from the French word for a small bagpipe-like instrument popular in the 18th century, it also refers to a…
Music
Word name
A musical name without much rhythm or harmony.
Musique
French word name
"music"
As more English words get turned into names, parents in search of a really. unusual name may look to words from other languages, in this case French. Musique has an undoubtedly, well, musical sound,…
Muskan
Urdu
"smile, laughter"
An attractive Urdu name with a joyful meaning.
Muzna
Arabic
"rain clouds"
This Muslim name first appeared on the American charts in 2001, but is a common choice in countries with large Islamic populations.
My
Swedish diminutive of Maria
"bitter; wished-for child"
Although the sound is pretty, "my" is too common of an English word for My to be usable as a baby name in Anglophone countries.
Myfanwy
Welsh
"my fine one; my woman; my beloved"
A lyrical Welsh name with both poetry and ruggedness, Myfanwy can mean "my fine, delicate one", "my woman", or "my beloved", depending on whether you consider the second element as derived from manwy…
Myka
Myka is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Mika, which has roots in several languages including Japanese where it means 'beautiful fragrance,' Hebrew…
Myllena
Czech, Variation of Milena
"love, warmth, grace"
This variation of Milena was given by supermodel Doutzen Kroes and her partner Sunnery James to their daughter in 2014.
Mynta
Swedish variation of Mynte, Danish
"mint"
In addition to being the Swedish word for "mint," Mynta is the translation of the Danish name Mynte. However, the original Danish version remains more popular, even in Sweden.
Mynte
Danish
"mint"
Minta would be easier to wear as an English-speaker.
Myrna
Irish
"festive; affection, endearment"
An anglicized spelling of Muirne, the name of the mother of Finn mac Cool in Irish legend, Myrna has a unique sound and two possible meanings, both of which are positive. Actress Myrna Loy was a…
Myrthe
Dutch variation of Myrtle
This botanical name is one of the few Dutch names that could work outside the Netherlands, especially in Germany or Scandinavia.