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4,500Michaela 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...
Micheal is a masculine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a spelling variant of Michael, one of the most enduring and widespread names in Western culture. The name is also used as an anglicize...
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,...
Mick is a common masculine given name and a short form of Michael, particularly in English and Dutch usage.Etymology and OriginDerived from Michael, which comes from the Hebrew name Miḵaʾel meaning "who is like God?" — a...
Mickey is a unisex given name in English, primarily used as a diminutive or feminine form of Michael. The name gained worldwide recognition through the iconic cartoon character Mickey Mouse, created by Walt Disney and Ub...
Micky is a diminutive form of Michael, commonly used as a given name or nickname in English-speaking cultures. The name Michael itself derives from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), meaning "who is like God?" This rhetorica...
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...
Mike is a common short form of Michael, traditionally used as a standalone masculine given name in English-speaking countries. As a diminutive, Mike has many familiar variants, including Mick, Mickey, and Mikey, as well...
Mikey is a masculine given name, predominantly used as a diminutive (hypocorism) of Michael. As a nickname, it carries an informal, friendly tone and is especially common in English-speaking cultures, often used for boys...
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...
Milburn is an English masculine given name that originated as a transferred use of the surname Milburn, which itself derives from a British place name composed of the Old English elements mylen meaning "mill" and burna m...
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...
Miles is an English masculine given name introduced to England by the Normans in the form Miles, derived from the Germanic name Milo. Its exact meaning is uncertain, though it is possibly related to the Slavic element mi...
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...
Milford is an English masculine given name, originating as a surname that derived from various place names across England. These place names, such as those in Bedfordshire, Derbyshire, and Hampshire, ultimately come from...
Millard is an English masculine given name derived from an occupational surname. The surname Millard originated from Old English mylenweard, meaning "guardian of the mill" or "mill keeper." It was used to denote someone...
Miller is an English surname, originally an occupational name for a person who operated a mill, derived from the Middle English mille meaning "mill". Milling, the process of grinding grain into flour, is one of the oldes...
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...
Milo 1 is an English and Germanic masculine given name, derived from the Old German form of Miles, as well as its Latinized form. The name was revived as an English name in the 19th century. It is also possible that the...
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...
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...
Mitch is a common short form of the masculine given name Mitchell, and also occasionally a nickname for someone with the surname Mitchell. Mitchell itself is an English surname derived from the given name Michael or, in...
Etymology and OriginsMitchell is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from Mitchell, an English surname. In many cases, the surname itself originated as a patronymic form of the given name Michael, meaning '...
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...
Moe is a short form of Maurice or Morris, and occasionally of other names beginning with a similar sound. Its roots trace back to the Roman name Mauritius, a derivative of Maurus, meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." Ety...
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...
Monday is an English first name derived from the name of the day of the week. The word comes from Old English mōnandæg, meaning “moon’s day,” a translation of the Latin diēs Lūnae. The name can be given to children born...
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...
Monroe is an English surname transferred to given-name use, typically unisex but historically more common for boys. It originates from the Scottish surname Munro, derived from a place name meaning "from the mouth of the...