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Media
Media is a feminine name with ancient roots in Latin and Greek mythology. The name derives from the Greek word 'mesos' meaning 'middle,' though many associate it with the famous sorceress Medea from…
Meeka
Meeka is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Native American traditions (particularly Inuit), it can mean 'little raccoon' or carry connotations of intelligence. It may also be…
Misha
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Misha was a boys' name with a soft feminine sound and vowel ending until actress Mischa Barton turned it to the girls' side. Now Misha, like Sasha, works as well in either spelling for girls and…
Meila
Meila is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Hebrew, meaning 'torch' or 'light bearer', or could be connected to the Hawaiian name Maile, referring to a fragrant vine…
Meira
Meira is a feminine name with Hebrew roots, meaning 'light' or 'one who illuminates.' This beautiful name carries significant spiritual symbolism in Jewish tradition, representing enlightenment and…
Meirna
Meirna is an uncommon feminine name that may have several possible origins. It could be a variant of Myrna, which has Irish Gaelic roots meaning 'beloved,' or it might relate to Meira, a Hebrew name…
Mela
Hindi
"religious service"
Unlike Pamela and Melanie, Mela feels fresh and unusual.
Melba
Modern invented name
Australian opera singer Nellie Melba—self-named for her hometown of Melbourne—inspired this now-dated name more associated today with a peach dessert and dietetic toast.
Menna
Welsh, meaning unknown
Menna is used regularly in Wales in modern times. Its origins are uncertain: perhaps created by a poet, or possibly connected with the Menai Strait that separates the island of Anglesey from mainland…
Messia
Messia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from a feminine form of 'Messiah,' carrying profound religious significance in Judeo-Christian traditions, meaning 'the…
Melia
Greek mythology name, diminutive of Amelia, or Hawaiian
"ash tree; honey; work; plumeria"
This is a rich, melodic shortening of the popular girls' name Amelia that can stand on its own. There are several figures in Greek myth named Melia, most notably a daughter of Oceanus. The Meliae are…
Mika
Japanese, Slovene, Hebrew, English, Greek
"beautiful fragrance; who is like God?; follower of Demeter"
Mika is a sparky and stylish Japanese girls' name that translates easily to English. Also used as a Slovene and Hebrew diminutive for Mihaela and Michaela, as an alternative spelling to the Biblical…
Mica
A flinty mineral name that puts a feminine spin on Micah, or short form of the biblical Michal.
Milda
Lithuanian mythological name
"goddess of love"
The name of the Lithuanian love diety is a unique way to get to the nickname Millie. Milda has also been seen as a diminutive for names such as Matilda and Mildred. It appeared on the US Top 1000 in…
Minda
Short form of Melinda or Sanskrit
"knowledge, wisdom"
Minda is a simle, even familiar-sounding name that is nevertheless completely unknown. It might be a contraction of Melinda but it is a genuine Indian name with an appealing meaning.
Mildred
English
"gentle strength"
Is it clunky cute, strong and vintage, or dreadful and mildewy? Like Gertrude and Bertha, Mildred is one that divides the crowds, but with popular nickname Mildred and renewed interest in Winifred,…
Mita
Mita is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Sanskrit, it means 'measured' or 'modest,' reflecting qualities of balance and humility. The name also appears in various other…
Mylia
Mylia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Mila (Slavic for 'gracious' or 'dear'), Amelia (Germanic for 'work'), or Milena (Slavic for 'love'). Alternatively,…
Myna
Myna is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Mina, which has roots in multiple cultures, including German, where it serves as a diminutive of Wilhelmina,…
Myria
Myria is a feminine name with Greek roots, derived from the word 'myrios' meaning 'countless' or 'ten thousand.' This elegant name carries connotations of abundance and limitlessness. While…