M - Girls' Names

Margarethe

Margarethe is a feminine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Margaret that's particularly common in German-speaking regions. Derived from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl,"…

Meissa

Arabic

"the shining one"

Star in Orion that might make a fine name, except people will always assume it's Melissa, with a typo.

Meliora

Latin, Cornish

"better; honey"

Unusual and lush Roman name adopted, improbably, by the Puritans. The Cornish version, pronounced mel-YOHR-ah, has been in use since the 13th century.

Melusine

French, folkloric name

Melusine was a figure from early European folklore, associated with the water. Her legends are especially connected with the northern and western areas of France, as well as the Low Countries. She is…

Midori

Japanese

"green; beautiful bird"

In Japan, color names are used to symbolize human qualities, and the green hues of Midori name are said to represent fame. While it is a unisex choice in its native Japan, Midori is predominantly…

Morgance

Morgance is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant of Morgan, with perhaps French influences in its extended ending. Morgan itself has Welsh Celtic origins meaning "sea circle" or…

Morven

Scottish, poetic place-name

"the big gap"

In the Ossianic poems written by James Macpherson in the 1760s, Morven is the name of the Fingal's kingdom, Fingal being the hero, likely inspired by Fionn mac Cumhaill of early Gaelic legend. It…

Morwyn

Morwyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins. It combines 'mor' meaning 'sea' and 'gwyn' meaning 'white' or 'blessed,' sometimes interpreted as 'maiden of the sea' or 'fair sea.' This poetic name…