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2,649Merrion is a variant of Marion 1, which itself is a medieval French diminutive of Marie. Marie is the French and Czech form of Maria, the Latin form of the New Testament Greek name Μαρία (Maria), derived from the Hebrew...
Merry is an English female given name derived from the English word merry, meaning "cheerful" or "joyful," which itself comes from Old English myrige. In Charles Dickens' 1844 novel Martin Chuzzlewit, Merry is used as a...
Meryl is a feminine given name used in English-speaking countries, most famously associated with the acclaimed American actress Meryl Streep (born 1949), whose birth name is Mary Louise Streep. The name is generally cons...
Mia is a feminine given name that originated as a diminutive of Maria and other names such as Amelia and Emilia. It has become a standalone name worldwide. The name also coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine"...
Mica is a short form of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael.EtymologyThe name Michael derives from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), meaning "who is like God?", a rhetorical question implying no person is like God. Micha...
Michaela is a feminine given name, the female form of Michael. It originates from the Hebrew phrase Mi-kha-el, meaning “who is like God?”—a rhetorical question affirming that no one compares to God. This name is used acr...
Michayla is a variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael comes from the Hebrew phrase Miĥaʼel, meaning "who is like God?"—a rhetorical question that affirms no one is comparable to God. This etym...
Michele 2 is an English variant of Michelle, the French feminine form of Michel, itself a French form of Michael. As a spelling variant, it offers an alternative to the more common Michelle, often used to emphasize the p...
Michelle is a feminine given name, the French feminine form of Michel, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God?" — a rhetorical question implying that no one is comparable to God. The...
Michelyne is a rare feminine given name of English origin, considered a variant or an elaborate formation derived from Michelle. It can be analyzed as a diminutive or a blending of Michelle with the common suffix “-lyne,...
Midge is a feminine given name in English usage, primarily known as a variant of Madge. Madge itself is a diminutive of Margaret, a name with a long and storied history. As such, Midge ultimately traces its roots to the...
Mikaela is a feminine given name used in Swedish, Finnish, and English contexts. In Swedish and Finnish, it is the feminine form of Mikael, while in English it is a variant of Michaela. All these names ultimately derive...
EtymologyMikayla is a modern English variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael ultimately derives from the Hebrew Miḵaʾel (מִיכָאֵל), a rhetorical question meaning "who is like God?"—implying th...
Mikhaila is a feminine given name in English, primarily used as a variant of Michaela, with its spelling possibly influenced by the Russian form Mikhail. Ultimately, the name traces back to the Hebrew Miḵaʾel, meaning "w...
Mikki is a feminine variant of Mickey, itself a diminutive or feminine form of Michael. The name Michael originates from the Hebrew Miḵaʾel, meaning "who is like God?", a rhetorical question implying that no one is compa...
Milani is a feminine given name in English usage, drawing its inspiration from the Italian city of Milan. It gained modern recognition through the American cosmetics company Milani, founded in 2002, which popularized the...
Mildred is a feminine given name of Old English origin, derived from the elements milde meaning "gentle" and þryþ meaning "strength", thus carrying the sense of "gentle strength". It was borne by Saint Mildred, a 7th-cen...
Miley is a feminine given name of English origin, most famously borne by American singer and actress Miley Cyrus (born 1992). In her case, the name is a shortened form of the nickname Smiley, which her father, country si...
EtymologyMillicent is a feminine given name of English origin, ultimately derived from the Gothic name Amalaswinþa, composed of the elements amals meaning "unceasing, vigorous, brave" and swinþs meaning "strong". The nam...
Millie is a feminine given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. It originated as a diminutive of names such as Mildred and Millicent, as well as other names containing the same sound like Emily, Amelia, and...
Milly is a feminine given name used primarily in English, Norwegian, and Swedish contexts. It functions as a diminutive of longer names such as Emilie, Mildred, and other names containing a similar 'mil-' or 'mill-' soun...
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...
EtymologyMina is a short form of Wilhelmina and other names ending in mina. Wilhelmina is the Dutch and German feminine form of Wilhelm, itself a German cognate of William. The name derives from the Germanic elements wil...
Mindy is a feminine given name, most commonly understood as a diminutive of Melinda. It is used primarily in English-speaking countries and gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly as a standalone name rat...
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...
Minnie is a feminine given name that originated as a diminutive of several longer names, most notably Wilhelmina. It has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the 19th century. The name gained enormous p...
Minta is a feminine given name that originated as a short form of Araminta. The earliest recorded usage of the name Araminta appears in late 17th century English comedies: it was first used by playwright William Congreve...
Minty is a diminutive of the female given name Araminta. As a diminutive, Minty is primarily used in English-speaking contexts, where it often appears as a casual or affectionate nickname for individuals named Araminta.E...
Mirabel is a female name derived from the Latin mirabilis, meaning "wondrous" or "of wondrous beauty". It is a variant of Mirabelle, which originated from the Old French word mirable ("wonderful"). During the Middle Ages...
Mirabelle is a feminine given name of English and French origin, derived from the Old French word mirable meaning "wonderful," which in turn comes from Latin mirabilis ("amazing, wondrous"). The name was coined during th...
Miracle is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word miracle, meaning an extraordinary event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws and is thus attributed to a supernatural or...
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...
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...
Mirriam is a variant spelling of the name Miriam, most commonly used in English-speaking parts of Africa. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, which is itself a form of Mary and is borne in the Old Testamen...
EtymologyMissie is an English feminine given name, most commonly used as a diminutive of Melissa, though also occasionally a variant spelling of Missy. The root name Melissa is of Greek origin, meaning "bee".Historically...
Missy is a feminine given name, commonly used as a diminutive of Melissa. Beyond its named usage, "missy" has also evolved into a colloquial English term for a young woman or girl.Etymology and Cultural ContextThe name M...
Misti is a variant of the name Misty, an English feminine given name derived from the English word misty, ultimately from Old English. The name evokes imagery of fog, haze, or a gentle, ethereal atmosphere.The name Misty...
Misty is a modern feminine given name of English origin, derived directly from the English word misty, which refers to a condition of fog or haze. The name is ultimately rooted in Old English, where mist denoted a thin f...
Mo is a unisex nickname or short form in English, typically derived from names beginning with the sound "Mo-", such as Maureen, Maurice, or Morris. It is also occasionally used as a given name in its own right. The name...
Modesty is a female given name derived directly from the English word modesty, which refers to the quality of being unpretentious or reserved in behavior, dress, or deportment. The word ultimately traces its roots to Lat...
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...
Mollie is a variant spelling of Molly, an English feminine diminutive that traditionally served as a nickname for Mary. Like many English hypocorisms from the Middle Ages, it involves the substitution of 'l' for 'r', so...
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...
Mona is a feminine given name with multiple origins and associations. In English and Irish contexts, it is primarily an anglicized form of the Irish name Muadhnait, which itself derives from the Old Irish poetic word mua...
Monica is a female given name of uncertain etymology, most likely of Berber or Phoenician origin. Its earliest known bearer is Saint Monica (c. 332–387), the mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo, a North African saint who...
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...
Monna is a feminine given name in English, used more prominently in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a rare variant of the Irish name Mona.The ultimate origin of Monna is found in the Celtic name Muadhnait, from the...
Montana is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the name of the American state of Montana, which itself comes from the Spanish word montaña (mountain) or Latin montanus meaning "mountainous." The state's...
Moon 2 is an uncommon feminine name derived directly from the English word for Earth's only natural satellite. The word itself traces back to the Old English mona, which is cognate with the Proto-Germanic *mēnô, all stem...
Mora is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily used as a variant of Maura 2. The name Maura itself has dual origins: it is an Anglicized form of the Irish Máire, the Irish equivalent of Mary, and it has also...
Moreen is an Irish and English feminine given name with roots in the Irish language. It is an anglicized form of Móirín, itself a diminutive of Mór 1 (meaning "great"). Moreen is also sometimes considered a variant of Ma...
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...
Moriah is a place name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Biblical מֹרִיָה (Moriya), which may mean "seen by Yahweh." It appears in the Old Testament as the land where Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac (Ge...
Mozelle is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is possibly a feminine form of Moses, the biblical Hebrew name of the prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt. The name Moses is most...
Muriel is a feminine given name of Goidelic origin, primarily used in English, French, Irish, and Scottish contexts. It is an Anglicized form of the Irish Muirgel and Scottish Muireall, both deriving from elements meanin...
Mya is a primarily feminine given name that emerged in the 20th century as a phonetic respelling of Maya or Mia, drawing from those names’ varied meanings and origins across languages. It is especially common in English-...
Myla is a modern feminine given name of English origin. It is possibly a feminine form of Miles, influenced by similar-sounding names such as Kyla. The name Miles itself has a complex etymology: it is derived from the Ge...
Mylah is a modern English feminine given name, serving as a variant of Myla. Originating in the late 20th century, Mylah fits within a broader trend of creative respellings aimed at giving familiar names a distinctive fl...
Myra is a given name created by the 17th-century English poet Fulke Greville. He possibly based it on the Latin myrra, meaning "myrrh," a fragrant resin obtained from a tree. Alternatively, Greville may have simply rearr...
Myranda is a variant of Miranda, a name derived from Latin mirandus meaning “admirable” or “worthy of admiration.” While Miranda was invented by Shakespeare for the heroine of The Tempest (1611), the alteration Myranda l...