Baby Names Starting with M

Honeybee; derived from Greek 'melissa' symbolizing sweetness and industriousness.

Bee; variant of Melissa from Greek melissa.

Honeybee. Symbolizes industry, sweetness, and hard work.

Honeybee and gracious; compound of Melissa and Ann.

Honey bee. From the Greek melissa.

Variant spelling of Melissa, from Greek meaning 'honey bee'.

Honey bee; a sweet and industrious person

From Malta, with Phoenician and Greek origins, possibly relating to 'honey' or the Mediterranean island.

Honey; derived from the Greek root 'meli' referring to sweetness.

Dark, tender

Nickname for Melissa or Melanie. Melissa means 'honey bee' in Greek, symbolizing industriousness and sweetness.

Gentle and dark; a variant of Melanie from Greek roots suggesting sweetness.

Short form associated with Melissa (meaning bee) or Melody (meaning song or music).

Melody; from Greek, relating to music, song, and harmonious sound.

Song, music, tune

Song; a variant of Melody derived from the Greek melos (song) and ode (poem).

Song or music; variant of Melody from Greek melos meaning song.

Variant of Melanie, from Greek meaning 'dark' or 'gentle.' Associated with softness and mystery.

My king is God; divine rule and authority.

Variant of Melchizedek, Hebrew biblical name meaning 'my king is righteousness' or 'king of righteous.'

Strong friend; one of great fortitude

From the Old French place name 'Melville,' possibly meaning 'mill town' or from 'mal' (bad) and 'ville' (town).

Feminine variant of Melvin. Possibly related to Scottish place names and Gaelic heritage.

Feminine form of Melvin; soft friend or devoted friend

Variant of Melinda; means sweet or honey.

Honey bee; symbolizes sweetness, diligence, and gentle grace.

Comforter and beloved. A Hebrew/Yiddish combination: Menachem (comforter) and Mendel (beloved).

Strength, spirit; possibly related to ancient Greek concepts of vigor

One who causes forgetfulness; from the Hebrew word meaning 'to forget.'

Comforter; one who brings comfort and solace.

Son of the wise man. Amharic name historically associated with Ethiopian royalty and strength.

Fierce, ambitious, promising

Hebrew name meaning 'rest' or 'peace.'

Increase, multiplication; biblical daughter of King Saul

Gazelle or deer

Admirable or worthy of admiration, from Latin mirari meaning to wonder.

Biblical Hebrew name of one of Levi's sons, with uncertain etymological roots.

Mercy and compassion, from Spanish merced.

Spanish variant of Mercedes, meaning mercies; associated with Our Lady of Mercedes in Spanish Catholic tradition.

Variant of Mercedes, Spanish word meaning 'mercies' or 'blessings.'

Spanish origin related to 'mercy' or from Mercedes, meaning 'rewards' in Latin.

Mercies, compassion, or divine reward. A variant of Mercedes with Spanish origins.

Mercies, grace, compassion

Mercies and graces; Spanish variant of Mercedes meaning blessings or compassion.

Variant of Mercedes, meaning 'mercies' in Spanish, associated with the Virgin Mary of Mercedes.

Merchant or trader; an occupational surname used as a given name.

Thank you, from the French word 'merci'.

Roman messenger god; also the planet and chemical element

Compassion, forgiveness, pity

Great ruler or sea-related, from Welsh 'Maredudd'.

Sea lord or great ruler, from Welsh elements

Great ruler or sea-related; derived from Welsh elements suggesting greatness and possibly the sea.

Great ruler or famous ruler; conveys dignity and authority.

Blackbird in Dutch tradition

Variant of Miriam; possibly meaning 'of the sea' or 'beloved' from Hebrew origins.

Worthy and deserving; symbolizes strength and courage.

Great ruler or renowned ruler, derived from Welsh tradition.

Great ruler. A variant spelling of Meredith with authority and leadership connotations.

Related to Muriel; suggests shining sea.

From Miriam; traditionally associated with 'of the sea' or 'beloved' in Hebrew tradition.

Great ruler; possibly related to Welsh Meredith

Of the sea or of the star of the sea

Variant of Melissa, from Greek 'melissa' meaning 'honeybee'; represents sweetness and industriousness

Deserving and worthy; from Latin denoting excellence, value, and distinguished accomplishment.

Blackbird; derived from merle, a dark-colored bird.

Sea fort; from Welsh meaning sea defenses or coast dweller.

Fame and brilliance, derived from Germanic elements.

English surname of unclear origin, possibly meaning famous ruler.

Of the sea or star of the sea, variant of Miriam often associated with Mary

Fame rule

Joyful and cheerful; full of mirth and happiness.

Possibly derived from 'Merle' meaning blackbird, or a variant of Muriel. Symbolizes nature and grace.

Famous ruler or pleasant sea; Old English/French origin representing brightness and joy.

Joyfully and cheerfully; with gladness and cheer.

Honeybee

Honeybee (from Melissa) or of the sea (from Marissa); modern variant blending both.

Mercies; Marian title referencing Our Lady of Mercies

Variant of Mercedes; from Spanish meaning 'mercies' or 'compassion,' referring to the Virgin Mary.