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Maybell is a feminine given name derived as a variant of Mabel. While Mabel comes from the medieval feminine form of the Latin name Amabilis, meaning "lovable," Maybell represents a later respelling influenced by the nam...

Medea is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Μήδεια (Medeia), which comes from μήδεα (medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning". In Greek mythology, Medea was a sorceress from Colchis (modern Georgia) who helped...

Meg is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It originated as a medieval diminutive of Margaret, which itself comes from the Greek word margarites (μαργαρίτης) meaning "pearl," ultimately bo...

Megara is a female name of ancient Greek origin whose meaning remains uncertain. It may derive from the Greek verb μεγαίρω (megairo), meaning 'to grudge' or 'begrudge', or else from the city of Megara in Attica, which it...

Melanie is a feminine given name with roots in Greek, French, and Latin traditions. It derives from the Greek word μέλαινα (melaina), meaning "black, dark," which in Latin became Melania ('blackness'). The name was borne...

Meliora is a Latin-derived feminine first name carrying the optimistic meaning of "better" or "ever better." The name stems directly from the Latin adjective melior, which means "better," and its neuter plural form melio...

Melissa is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word μέλισσα (mélissa), meaning "bee", which in turn comes from μέλι (meli), "honey". The name is deeply rooted in Greek culture, with origins possibly reaching bac...

Melody is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word melody, meaning a sequence of musical notes that is pleasing to the ear. The English term itself comes from Old French melodie, which traces through...

Mentor is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Its meaning is possibly related to the Greek word μένος (menos), meaning "mind, strength, force." In Greek mythology, Mentor was the son of Alkimos. When the legendary he...

Mercury is a masculine given name and surname derived from the Roman god of trade, merchants, and travellers. The name is Latin Mercurius, probably rooted in mercari meaning "to trade" or merces "wages," reflecting the g...

Merlin is a legendary figure and personal name best known from Arthurian legend, popularized in the English-speaking world through centuries of medieval romance and modern adaptations. The name itself is the Latinized fo...

Meta is a feminine given name used primarily in Danish, German, Slovene, and Swedish. It originated as a short form of Margaret, a name derived from Latin Margarita, which itself came from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) m...

Etymology and OriginMichael is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew rhetorical question מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), meaning "who is like God?" The name combines the interrogative pronoun מִי (mi) meaning "who?", the pa...

Michalina is a Polish feminine form of Michael, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel) meaning "who is like God?". This rhetorical question affirms that no person is comparable to God. The name is for...

Midas is a name of uncertain meaning, known primarily from Greek mythology as a Phrygian king whose story has been passed down through ancient texts and cultural traditions. The name's etymology is obscure, with no clear...

Mikel is the Basque form of Michael. The name traces its origins to the Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning "Who is like God?" — a rhetorical question asserting that no one compares to God. In biblical tradition, Michael is one of...

Etymology and Linguistic Roots Mila is a feminine name with deep roots in the milŭ element of the Slavic language family. This element, meaning "gracious, dear," gives the name its core sense of charm and affection. Orig...

Milton is an English given name derived from an English surname, which itself originates from a place name meaning "mill town" in Old English. The name combines the Old English elements mylen (mill) and tūn (enclosure, s...

Mimi is a feminine given name, commonly used as a diminutive of Maria and other names beginning with M, such as Michelle or Miriam. The name has a playful, affectionate quality associated with its shortened form. Etymolo...

Minea is a feminine given name that originated as a literary creation by the Finnish writer Mika Waltari for a character in his historical novel The Egyptian (1945). The name remains very rare globally, primarily used in...

Minerva is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Latin mens meaning "intellect," but more likely of Etruscan origin. It is best known as the name of the Roman goddess of wisdom, justice, law, vict...

Mira is a short form of Miroslava and other names beginning with Mir, commonly derived from the Slavic element mirŭ meaning "peace, world". This feminine diminutive is used across several South and West Slavic languages,...

Miranda is a feminine given name derived from Latin mirandus, meaning "admirable, worthy of being admired". The name was coined by William Shakespeare for the heroine of his play The Tempest (1611), in which Miranda and...

Mireille is a French given name with deep roots in the Occitan language and culture of southern France. It originated from the Occitan name Mirèio, which was first popularized by the poet Frédéric Mistral in his 1859 epi...

Miriam (Hebrew: מִרְיָם, 'rebellion') is a biblical name that appears in the Old Testament as the elder sister of Moses and Aaron. In the Book of Exodus, she is described as a prophetess who watched over the infant Moses...

Mirka is a feminine given name predominantly used in Czech, Polish, Serbian, and Slovak cultures. It functions as a diminutive of Miroslava, as well as other names that incorporate the Slavic element mirŭ, meaning "peace...

Mirta is a feminine given name that serves as a cognate of Myrtle in Spanish, Italian, and Croatian. Myrtle itself derives from the English word for the evergreen shrub, ultimately from the Greek μύρτος (myrtos), a name...

Moira is a feminine given name used in English, Irish, and Scottish contexts. It has two distinct origins. Primarily, it arose as an Anglicized form of Máire, the Irish version of Mary, which ultimately derives from the...

Molly is a medieval diminutive of Mary, now often used independently. It developed from earlier forms such as Malle and Molle, which were common pet names for Mary in the Middle Ages. The substitution of 'r' for 'l' was...

Monika is a widespread variant of the name Monica, favored across Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe as well as in parts of Asia. Its usage spans Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, German, Latvian,...

Monique is a feminine given name, the French form of Monica. While Monica remains popular across many languages, Monique is specifically the French variant and has been adopted in other languages such as Dutch and Englis...

Monserrate is a Spanish variant of the name Montserrat. While typically feminine, it is sometimes used as a masculine given name in Hispanic cultures. The name ultimately derives from the Catalan Montserrat, the name of...

Mòrag is a Scottish Gaelic female given name, functioning as a diminutive of Mòr. The name is derived by combining the Gaelic adjective mòr (“great, eminent”) with the feminine diminutive suffix -ag. Despite its original...

Morgana is a feminine given name with Arthurian legend associations. It is primarily used in English, though it also appears in Italian and other European languages. The name is considered a feminine form of Morgan, but...

Morgane is a French feminine given name, derived as either a form of the Arthurian name Morgan or a feminine variant of the masculine Welsh name Morgan. In modern usage, it is the French equivalent of the English name Mo...

Morna is a feminine name of Scottish origin, created by 18th-century poet James Macpherson for his epic poem Fingal (1761). In the poem, Morna is the mother of the hero Fingal, the Scottish counterpart of the Irish mytho...

Morven is a Scottish feminine given name derived from the region of Morvern (or A' Mhorbhairne in Gaelic) in western Scotland. The place name is thought to mean "the big gap" or "the sea gap," reflecting the area's geogr...

Nadežda is a female given name used in Slovak, Serbian, and Latvian, where it functions as a direct form of the Russian and Bulgarian name Nadezhda. The name ultimately derives from the noun meaning "hope", reflecting a...

Nadia is a feminine given name widely used in Western European languages including English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish, and Ukrainian, as well as in Bulgarian and Russian. It is a variant of the Slavic name Nadya,...

Etymology and OriginsNadine is a French diminutive of the name Nadia, which itself is a variant of the Slavic name Nadya. The ultimate root is the Russian and Bulgarian name Nadezhda, meaning "hope". Nadezhda is a calque...

Nagore is a Basque feminine name derived from the name of a village in the Basque Country where a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary is located. The name thus reflects a strong connection to the Marian tradition, as...

Napoleon is a masculine first name most famously borne by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821), Emperor of the French. The name derives from the old Italian name Napoleone, whose etymology is uncertain. It may be connected to...

Narcyz is the Polish form of Narcissus. Like its variants in other languages, it derives from the Latin Narcissus, itself a borrowing from the Ancient Greek Νάρκισσος (Narkissos), which may be connected to the word νάρκη...

Natalie is a feminine given name that originates from the Late Latin name Natalia, meaning "Christmas Day", derived from the Latin phrase natale domini, or "birth of the Lord." The name is directly linked to the Christia...

Nela is a feminine given name predominantly found in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal, and Slovakia. It originates as a short form of longer names such as Kornelia, Pe...

Neli is a feminine diminutive used primarily in Bulgarian and Slovene, often as a short form of Nedelya, Aneliya, and other names containing the element nel. It is also a variant spelling of the more common diminutive Ne...

Nemo is a Latin word meaning "nobody," famously adopted as the name of Captain Nemo, the enigmatic submarine commander in Jules Verne's novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870). The name gained further popular...

Nerea is a feminine given name used primarily in Basque-speaking regions of Spain and throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Its origin is twofold: it may derive from the Basque dialectal word nere, a variant of nire mea...

Newton is a masculine given name used in English and Portuguese, derived from an English surname that originally denoted someone from a place called New Town or Newton, from Old English nīwe (new) and tūn (town, settleme...

EtymologyNicola 2 is the feminine form of Nicholas, which itself derives from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of the elements nike meaning "victory" and laos meaning "people". The name thus carries the meani...

Nika is a Russian short form of Veronika and other names ending in nika, such as Nikita 1. As a diminutive, it is primarily used as a feminine given name in Russian-speaking cultures, though it can also be a short form o...

Nikita is the Russian form of Niketas, a name of Greek origin derived from νικητής (niketes), meaning "winner" or "victor." This name is also used in Ukrainian and Belarusian, alongside the more traditional Ukrainian for...

Nitza is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, strictly the feminine variant of Nitzan. While Nitzan is a unisex name in modern Hebrew, Nitza is used exclusively for girls and women. Etymology The name derives from the...

Nora is a short form of Honora or Eleanor, used primarily as a feminine given name. The name gained widespread popularity after Henrik Ibsen used it for the protagonist in his 1879 play A Doll's House, which addresses th...

Norma is a female first name of literary origin, most famously associated with the title character of Vincenzo Bellini's 1831 opera Norma. The librettist Felice Romani created the name for the opera’s protagonist, a Gaul...

Nova is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "new." It derives from the Latin word novus (new), and was first recorded as a personal name in the 19th century. The name likely gained modern popularity due to its...

Noya is a Hebrew feminine name that combines the elements noy, meaning “beauty, ornament,” with the suffix -a, often interpreted as a reference to God, yielding the overall meaning “beauty of God.” It is closely related...

Oberon is a fairy king in medieval and Renaissance literature, best known from William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream (1595), where he rules over the fairies alongside his queen, Titania. The name is a va...

Octavia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Octavius. Derived from the Latin word octavus, meaning 'eighth,' Octavia originated as a name for girls born eighth—or in some cases, as a feminine counterpart to the...

Odessa is a feminine given name of contemporary origin, derived from the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on the Black Sea. The city's ancient Greek predecessor, Ὀδησσός (Odessos), has a name of uncertain meaning. Odessa als...