Girl Names Starting With M

Unfortunate or unlucky, derived from an Old French surname.

From Mallory; unfortunate or sad warrior. Norman-derived name.

Jasmine flower; also means queen or princess.

Variant of Melissa, from Greek 'melissa' meaning 'honey bee,' symbolizing industriousness.

Variant spelling of Melissa, derived from Greek 'melissa' meaning 'honey bee,' symbolizing sweetness and industriousness.

Unhappy or ill-fated; from an old English family name.

Strong and industrious; derived from Mallory or used as a diminutive.

Follower or descendant, from Irish maol

Unfortunate; ill-fated, from Old French 'malheur'

Surname-based name; meaning possibly related to 'pale' or 'dark clearing' though debated.

Peaceful heavenly one; calm sky

Related to the mallow plant; Latin name for a genus of flowering plants.

Popularized in 18th-century Scottish literary works, meaning uncertain.

Spiritual power, prestige, or authority in Hawaiian tradition.

An Arabic name meaning 'achievement,' 'attainment,' or 'reach.'

Water spring or a gift of water; represents life and abundance

Spiritual guardian or protector figure in Maori mythology and culture.

Achievement and accomplishment; Arabic name denoting success and aspiration.

Typically means true beauty or gentle beauty; exact meaning depends on kanji characters used.

Lighthouse, guiding light, or beacon

Mind and consciousness. In Hindu tradition, the serpent goddess representing mental power, wisdom, and spiritual awakening.

Intelligent or wise; derived from Sanskrit word for mind.

Intelligent and wise; from Sanskrit 'manas' meaning mind or intellect.

Worthy of love. A modern spelling of Mandy, derived from Amanda.

Punjabi name combining deep meaning lamp or light in Hindi/Sanskrit, symbolizing illumination and guidance.

Variant of Mandy; from Amanda, meaning worthy of love.

Sweet; pleasing. A Zulu name representing sweetness and charm.

French diminutive form, often derived from Marie or related classical names.

Jewel or precious gem. From Sanskrit, referring to something precious and valuable.

Intelligent or wise mind. Symbolizes wisdom, intellect, and mental clarity.

Light of the mind; illumination of consciousness

One whose mind remembers and praises God; from Punjabi 'man' (mind) and 'kirat' (praise/remembrance).

The divine food sent by God in the wilderness; a celestial gift

Wish, desire, prayer, or divine grace. Expresses hope and blessing.

God is with us; divine presence.

A French diminutive of Marie, relating to 'star of the sea' and conveying grace and gentleness.

Beloved mind or dear soul, symbolizing affection and mental closeness.

One who loves the mind or spirit

Mind of beauty; a Punjabi name combining 'man' (mind) and 'roop' (form/beauty).

Spanish diminutive of Manuela; means God with us, derived from Emmanuel.

God is with us

Of the sea or beloved, a Russian form of Maria.

Chinese name with meaning dependent on characters used. Often associated with historical significance.

Sea; Spanish and Portuguese word used as a name.

Beautiful and graceful, combining Mara (bitter or of the sea) with Bella (beautiful in Italian and Latin).

A sacred meeting place or ceremonial ground in Polynesian culture.

Bitterness. A biblical name signifying sorrow or grief.

Deer, referencing the graceful forest animal in Persian and Armenian traditions.

Variant of Marilyn, meaning of the sea or beloved.

Aspiration, wish, and noble desire

Our Lord comes; a biblical phrase of hope.

Spanish word meaning 'marvel' or 'wonder'; symbolizes miraculous beauty and awe.

Spanish name derived from 'mar' (sea) and 'bella' (beautiful), literally meaning 'beautiful sea.' Named after a resort town in Spain.

Short form of Marcus or Marcia, meaning 'dedicated to Mars'.

Related to Mars, the Roman god of war; suggests strength and determination.

Spanish name derived from 'mercies' or 'rewards,' symbolizing grace and divine favor.

Variant of Marcy or Marcia, related to Mars; symbolizes strength, courage, and warrior spirit.

Variant of Marcella, derived from Marcus, a Latin name meaning 'of Mars.' Symbolizes strength and courage.

Feminine variant of Marcellus, from Latin meaning 'dedicated to Mars'. Represents strength and warrior spirit.

Feminine form of Marcus, dedicated to Mars the Roman god of war

Of Mars; feminine form of Marcellus derived from the Roman god of war

Feminine form meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike'.

Dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war; symbolizes strength and valor

Dedicated to Mars; warlike

Of Mars or warlike. Variant of Marcella or Marcelline.

Feminine form of Marcus, a Latin name meaning 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars.' Represents strength and warrior spirit.

Related to Mars, the Roman god of war; suggests strength and determination.

Of Mars, the Roman god of war. Suggests martial strength and vigor.

Of Mars; relates to the Roman god of war. A variant of Marcel conveying strength and military power.

Of Mars; feminine form of Marcus

Of Mars (Roman god of war); feminine form of Marcus.

Of Mars, the Roman god of war. Symbolizes strength, valor, and martial virtue.

Of Mars or martial; a Roman name suggesting strength and valor.

Feminine form of Marcus; dedicated to Mars, the god of war

Of Mars; derived from Latin, relating to the god of war.

Devoted to Mars, the Roman god of war, in Latin; symbolizes strength, courage, and warrior spirit.

Dedicated to Mars; symbolizes warrior spirit, courage, and strength.

Tuesday in French

Sea, evoking the vastness and mystery of the ocean

A modern combination of Mary and Lynn; may reference the Virgin Mary or the name Marie.

Sea, bitter, of the sea

Variant of Margaret from Latin 'margarita' meaning pearl. Symbolizes purity and value.

Variant of Maria, likely meaning 'of the sea' from Latin roots. Related to the name Mary.

Short form of Margaret; derived from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl, symbolizing purity and value.

Pearl; short form of Margaret from Greek 'margarites'.

Pearl; symbolizes beauty, purity, and precious value.

Pearl; a variant of Margaret with the classical meaning of a precious gem

Pearl. A precious gem symbolizing value and beauty.

Pearl; a precious gem.

Compound name combining Margaret meaning 'pearl' (Greek margarites) with Ann meaning 'grace' (Hebrew Hannah).

Compound name combining Margaret, meaning 'pearl', and Anne, meaning 'grace'.

German form of Margaret, from Greek margarites meaning 'pearl,' symbolizing purity and value.

Pearl; representing precious beauty and purity.

Pearl; beloved or of the sea. Compound of Margaret (Greek) and Mary (Hebrew).