Curated Girl M Names by Style
A handpicked selection of baby girl names starting with M, grouped by popular favorites, unique choices, modern picks, and timeless classics.
Popular M names for girls
36· Trending and widely lovedUnique M names for girls
13· Distinctive and less commonModern M names for girls
41· Fresh, contemporary favoritesClassic M names for girls
41· Timeless names that endureAll 202 Girl Names Starting With M
202 names
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- MabelLovable, dear, adorable one
- Mablilovable
- MaciWeapon, hill
- MadalynFrom a title meaning "of Magdala". Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament, was named thus because she was from Magdala — a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Aramaic
- MaddisonSon of Matthew; gift of God (variant of Madison)
- MadeleineFrom a title meaning "of Magdala". Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament, was named thus because she was from Magdala — a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Aramaic
- MadelineWoman from Magdala, tower
- MadelynWoman from Magdala, tower
- MadelynnFrom a title meaning "of Magdala". Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament, was named thus because she was from Magdala — a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Aramaic
- MadhaviSpring flower vine, sacred basil
- MadhuriSweetness
- MadhuvanthiSweet like honey, classical musical raga
- MadihaPraiseworthy
- MadilynFrom a title meaning "of Magdala". Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament, was named thus because she was from Magdala — a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Aramaic
- MadilynnFrom a title meaning "of Magdala". Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament, was named thus because she was from Magdala — a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Aramaic
- MaePearl; the month of May (variant of May/Mary)
- MaevaMeans "welcome" in Tahitian. It gained popularity in France during the 1980s
- MaeveShe Who Intoxicates, Intoxicating, Enchanting
- MagdalenaFrom a title meaning "of Magdala". Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament, was named thus because she was from Magdala — a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Aramaic
- MaggiePearl (pet form of Margaret)
- MagnaGreat, grand, or magnificent
- MagnoliaMagnol's flower
- MahaBeautiful eyes
- MahadeviGreat Goddess, Goddess Durga
- MahakFragrance, sweet aroma
- MahamMoonlight, moon-like, or our moon
- MahaswetaGoddess Saraswati, pure white
- MaheenFine, delicate, like the moon
- MahiThe earth, great
- MahikaDew drops; the gentle mist of dawn
- MahimaGlory, greatness, and majesty
- MahiraSkilled, Expert
- MahjabeenMoon-faced; of radiant beauty
- MahnoorMoonlight, Glow of Moon
- MahroshMoon-like face, beautiful
- MahveenMoonlight; radiant like the moon
- MaidenA young, unmarried woman or pure, virtuous one
- MainaA songbird, communicative, sweet voiced
- MaisiePearl (Scottish pet form of Margaret)
- MaisraEase, comfort, prosperity, abundance
- MaithiliPrincess of Mithila; another name for Goddess Sita
- MaitreyiFriendly, Benevolent, Learned Woman, Wise
- MaizaDiscerning; one who can tell good from bad
- MajidaGlorious and magnificent; exalted in honour
- MakaylaWho is like God? (feminine of Michael)
- MalahaElegance, charm, beauty, salt of grace
- MalaikaAngels; the heavenly messengers of God
- MalakAngel
- MalatiJasmine flower, moonlight
- MalihaBeautiful, charming
- MalikaQueen
- MaliniFragrant
- MaliyahFrom the Hebrew name מֹשֶׁה (Moshe), which is most likely derived from Egyptian mes meaning "son"
- MallikaQueen, jasmine flower
- ManahilSpring of fresh water
- ManalAttainment, achievement, one who obtains
- ManasviIntelligent, wise, and self-possessed
- MandakiniHimalayan river, celestial Ganges
- MandiraTemple, sacred sanctuary, melody
- ManhaGift of Allah or blessing
- ManiqahRefined, elegant, graceful lady
- ManishaIntellect, wisdom, goddess of the mind
- ManjariBunch of flowers, blossom, creeper
- ManjuSweet, pleasant, snow, dew drop
- ManjulaCharming, lovely, pleasing
- ManjushaTreasure box, sweet voice
- ManoramaBeautiful, pleasing to the mind
- ManshaWish, desire, intention
- MansiOf the mind, intellectual, or voice
- MantashaLonged for, desired, or wish
- ManviWise Woman, Human, Girl, Intelligent
- ManyaWorthy of honor and respect
- MapleMaple tree; from the maple wood
- MaraBitter; strong
- MaralaSwan, graceful swimmer
- MarcelineRoman cognomen that was derived from Marcellus
- MarcellaWarlike, dedicated to Mars, or strong
- MarcellinaLittle warrior or devoted to Mars
- MarciaWarlike or dedicated to Mars
- MarcianaDedicated to Mars or warlike spirit
- MargaretPearl
- MargotPearl (French pet form of Marguerite/Margaret)
- MariaBeloved, wished-for child, sea of bitterness
- MariahFrom the Hebrew name מֹשֶׁה (Moshe), which is most likely derived from Egyptian mes meaning "son"
- MarianaOf the sea; beloved; blend of Maria and Ana
- MarigoldGolden Flower, Mary's Gold, Precious Bloom
- MarilynStar of the sea, bitter
- MarinaOf the sea or ocean maiden
- MarisolCombination of María and Soledad
- MarjanCoral; the branching red gem paired with rubies in the Quran (55:58)
- MarjoriePearl, Precious Gem
- MarlaBlend of Maria and Magdalene. It refers, therefore, to Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament
- MarleighFrom an English surname that was taken from a place name meaning either "pleasant wood", "boundary wood" or "marten wood" in Old English
- MarloweDriftwood, Lake Hill, Marshy Stream
- MarnieOf the sea; rejoice
- MarthaLady, mistress of the house
- MartiaWarlike or belonging to Mars
- MartinaDedicated to Mars or warrior maiden
- MarwaFlintstone, or a sacred hill in Mecca
- MarwahFlint stone of strength; also refers to Marwah, the sacred hill in Mecca paired with Safa in Islamic pilgrimage
- MaryamPious, Wished-For Child
- MashaimGood manners, pleasant traits, high moral virtues
- MatildaMighty in battle, strength in war
- MatronaLady, mother, or dignified matriarch
- Maudpowerful battler
- MavisSongbird, Song Thrush, Musical
- MawaddaLoving affection; the tenderness God places between hearts (Quran 30:21)
- MawraSuperior, outstanding
- MaximaThe greatest or supreme
- MaximilianaGreatest or highest honor
- MaximillaLittle greatest one
- MaxineGreatest, Supreme, Maximum
- MayaIllusion, water, great
- MayadaTo walk with a swinging gait
- MaymunahAuspicious, blessed and favoured with good fortune
- MayraFavorable, admirable, beloved
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- Meabhintoxicating
- MeadowField of grass
- MedhaIntellect, wisdom, and mental brilliance
- MeenakshiThe fish-eyed goddess of Madurai; a form of Parvati
- MeeraProsperous, saintly woman
- MeerabWater master or supervisor of water, flower of heaven
- MeeralGazelle; graceful and gentle; a princess
- MeeramFlower bouquet, sweet arrangement
- MeganDerived from the Latin name Margarita, which was from Greek μαργαρίτης ( margarites ) meaning "pearl", a word that was probably ultimately a borrowing from an Indo-Iranian language
- MeghaCloud
- MeghnaCloud
- MehekFragrance, aroma, sweet scent
- MeherKindness, Compassion
- MehmalOrnate palanquin, ceremonial litter
- MehreenLovable, Kind
- MehriKind, loving, sun-like warmth
- MehrunisaCompassionate Woman, Sun Among Women
- MehwishBeautiful like the moon
- MeiBeautiful, plum
- MeissaThe shining one; a bright star in the constellation Orion
- MelanieDark-haired; dark beauty
- MelinaElaboration of Mel, either from names such as Melissa or from Greek μέλι ( meli ) meaning "honey"
- MelissaMeans "bee" in Greek. In Greek mythology this was the name of a daughter of Procles, as well as an epithet of various Greek nymphs and priestesses
- MelodySong, musical tune, sweetness of sound
- MeramDesire, wish, aspiration
- MercyFrom the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces "wages, reward", a derivative of merx "goods, wares"
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- MiaMine, Beloved
- MichelleWho is like God?
- MifrahOne who is easily made happy, joyous
- MikaelaFrom the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel) meaning "who is like God?", derived from the interrogative pronoun מִי ( mi ) combined with ךְּ ( ke ) meaning "like" and אֵל ( ʾel ) meaning "God"
- MilaDear One, Gracious, Miracle
- MilaniFrom Milan; one from the city of Milan
- MileyIn the case of actress and singer Miley Cyrus (1992-), it is a shortened form of the nickname Smiley, given to her by her father because she often smiled
- Millicentstrong in work
- MinaMina, the valley near Mecca where pilgrims stay during Hajj; in Persian 'blue enamel'
- MinahilSprings of fresh water
- MinervaIntellect, mind, or wisdom
- MinhaGift, grant, blessing from Allah
- MinsaPeace, calm, or reminder
- MinuciaSlender, delicate, or belonging to Minucius family
- MiraOcean, Prosperous
- MiraaProsperous, ocean, devotee of Lord Krishna
- MiraalDoe, soft gazelle, gentle deer
- Mirabellewonderful
- MiracleFrom the English word miracle for an extraordinary event, ultimately deriving from Latin miraculum "wonder, marvel"
- MirandaAdmirable, wonderful, worthy of admiration
- MirayaDevotee of Lord Krishna, combination of Mira and Raya
- MireilleTo admire; wonderful
- MirhaLight of Allah or nimble/graceful
- MishaaSmile, eternal happiness, love
- MishaalTorch, lamp, and source of light
- MishikaA sweet gift of love
- MitakshiOne with beautiful eyes; Goddess Durga
- MitaliFriendship, a friendly person
- MithilaThe ancient kingdom of King Janaka; birthplace of Goddess Sita
- MizlaCloud providing cool shade, mercy
- MiznaRain cloud; a cloud heavy with rain (Arabic muzn)
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- Muireannsea white, sea fair
- MunaWishes and heartfelt desires attained
- MunazzahPure and free from every flaw (Arabic munazzah)
- MunibaOne who turns to God; devoted and repentant
- MuniraBright and shining; one who gives light to others
- MuntahaThe ultimate degree
- MusfahBright, radiant, shining face
- MusfiraRadiant; one with a bright, glowing face
- MusfirahRadiant and shining, like the bright faces of the blessed (Quran 80:38)
- MuskanSmile, pleasant smile
- MutibaFragrant; one who spreads a sweet scent (Arabic tib)
- MuzdalfaThe sacred plain near Mecca where pilgrims gather during Hajj; nearness and closeness
- MuznaRain cloud; the cloud that carries life-giving water
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Where These Girl Names Come From
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