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By octobertales
Updated Thu May 25 2023
  1. Malik

    • Origin:

      Arabic; Greenlandic

    • Meaning:

      "king; owner; wave"

    • Description:

      A name with many spelling variations, including Malek, Melik, and Maliq, Malik is a popular name of Arabic and Semetic origin that is used internationally as both a given name and a surname. In terms of meaning, it can be considered a royal name meaning "king", though other sources suggest it is an alternative transcription of Maalik, making "owner, possessor" a more accurate meaning.
  2. March

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "month name"

    • Description:

      Along with August, March is one of the month names perfectly suited to boys. This brisk single-syllable name – which derives from the name of Mars, the Roman god of war – is worth considering as either a first or middle option. As a surname, it brings warm memories of the girls of Little Women, and of twentieth century actor Fredric.
  3. Marden

    • Description:

      Marden is a masculine name with English origins, derived from a place name that combines the Old English elements 'mere' (lake or pond) and 'denu' (valley), essentially meaning 'valley with a lake.' It exists as a surname and place name in England, notably in Kent and other counties. As a given name, Marden has always been quite rare, never entering mainstream popularity. It has a strong, dignified sound with its two-syllable structure and gentle ending. The name carries associations with the natural world and English heritage, offering subtlety compared to more common nature-inspired names. Marden might appeal to parents seeking a masculine name with historical roots that remains distinctive and uncommon in contemporary use.

  4. Maxence

    • Origin:

      French form of Latin Maximus

    • Meaning:

      "greatest"

    • Description:

      A cute and fresh way to get to Max, this was the name of a sixth century saint. Maxence is a Top 100 boys' name in France, but largely unknown in the US where it is given to only a handful of baby boys each year.
  5. MERCADE
    • MERIWETHER
      • Merritt

        • Origin:

          English surname

        • Meaning:

          "boundary gate"

        • Description:

          Merritt is an old-style surname name that could be seen as a positive virtue name. It was used in the late 19th and early 20th century for boys, reaching the Top 400 in 1899, and is notable today for being one of the names most evenly divided between boys and girls. Emmy winner Merritt Wever helped popularize it for girls.
      • Milo

        • Origin:

          Latin and Old German

        • Meaning:

          "soldier or merciful"

        • Description:

          Milo is most commonly considered to be Germanic name derived from the Latin word miles, meaning "soldier." However, there is evidence to suggest it also may have independently spawned from the Slavic root milu, meaning "merciful." Milo predates brother name Miles, a variation that evolved when the name immigrated to the British Isles in the Middle Ages. Mylo is an alternate spelling.
      • Mischa

        • Origin:

          Russian, diminutive of Mikhail

        • Description:

          Though the Mischa spelling is migrating toward the feminine side thanks to actress Mischa Barton, this Russian boys' short form still works for children of both sexes, as Mischa or Misha.
      • Mitya

        • Description:

          Mitya is a masculine name of Russian origin, functioning as a diminutive or nickname for Dmitri (also spelled Dmitry or Dimitri). The root name Dmitri derives from the Greek name Demetrios, meaning "follower of Demeter," the goddess of agriculture and fertility. Mitya carries a warm, affectionate quality while maintaining its Slavic heritage. In Russian literature, the name appears notably in Dostoevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov" as the nickname for the character Dmitri. While uncommon outside of Russian-speaking regions, it offers an accessible yet distinctive option for parents seeking a name with Eastern European roots. The name conveys both strength and approachability, with its short, rhythmic sound pattern and rich cultural connections.

      • MNEMON
        • Montgomery

          • Origin:

            Norman

          • Meaning:

            "man power"

          • Description:

            This image of this distinguished Anglo-Scottish surname, drawn from the French place name of the ancient castle of Saint Foi de Montgomery, is rapidly shifting from fusty and formal to cool. And dashing short form Monty (or Monte) nudges it to cute.
        • Mordecai

          • Origin:

            Hebrew

          • Meaning:

            "follower of Marduk"

          • Description:

            Mordecai, although it has a noble heritage, has never caught on in this country, because of its rather weighty image.
        • MORHOLT
          • MURDOCH
            • MYRDDIN