Female and male first names beginning with the letter “M”..

Rare, beautiful name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from the Irish Meadhbh ("intoxicating") or Hebrew Mahalia ("dance/praise").

Irish name derived from "Maire," meaning "pearl.

Irish girl's name derived from the surname O'Meary, meaning "descendant of the blacksmith," signifying strength and skill.

Rare English name of Old English origin, derived from "mearh," meaning "famous" or "renowned". Historically, it has been associated with notable figures such as Mearl the Magnificent in Arthurian legend and Mearl the Bold in Beowulf.

Uncommon yet distinctive Irish name derived from the surname O'Meara, meaning "descendant of Meara," which itself means "seagull.

Rare English name derived from "meres," meaning "sea," and was often used as a nickname for those connected to the water or a variant of Merle, meaning "blackbird.

Rare English given name with uncertain origins, though it may be related to the Old English name Merle meaning "blackbird." It has been used as both a surname and given name since the 13th century, with notable bearers including jazz saxophonist Mearl Scott.

Rare Irish feminine given name derived from the surname O'Murrilein, meaning 'descendant of the sea king', originating in County Kerry.

Rare and distinctive given name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted meaning or historical figure associated with it.

Beautiful Cherokee name meaning "to bind together" or "to unite," symbolizing harmony and unity.

African Igbo name derived from "mezie" meaning happiness, signifying joy and positivity.

Unique name of African origin from Swahili culture, meaning "wisdom," "intelligence," or "star.

African name from Ghana's Akan culture, derived from the day of the week 'Mema' (Tuesday), symbolizing balance and harmony between work and leisure.

Rare, distinctive given name with uncertain origin and meaning, not associated with any specific culture or location.

Hebrew name derived from "Mechaliach," meaning "messenger" or "angel," associated with the seven angels of the apocalypse in the Bible, and often linked to archangels and divine communication in various cultures.

Hebrew name meaning "intelligent" or "understanding," associated with wisdom in Jewish culture.

Arabic female given name derived from the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, significant for Muslims worldwide due to its spiritual importance and the origin of Islam.

Arabic name derived from "Makkah," meaning "place of prostration" or "the cubic house," signifying reverence and spiritual significance.

Arabic girls' name derived from Makkah, "the cube," with historical significance as Islam's holiest site.

Arabic male or female name derived from the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia, where Islam's holiest site, the Kaaba, is located.

The name Mercedes, derived from the Latin 'misericordia', means 'mercy' or 'compassion' in Spanish.

The name Mecha originates from Japanese, translating to 'to keep, maintain'.

Unique Hebrew name that means "Who is like God?" or "Strength of God," with no widely known historical figures associated with it.

Hebrew name meaning "Who is like God?

Unisex name of Hebrew origin, derived from "mechaliach," meaning "messenger" or "angel." It has been used throughout history among various cultures and religions, with popular variations including Mikhail and Micha'el.

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from "mechalleh," meaning "eagle," symbolizing power and beauty.

Variant of Michelle, a French name meaning "who is like God?" It is less common but shares the same biblical origin and has been gaining popularity recently.

Distinctive female name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, meaning "God has blessed me with wealth.

Distinct French feminine given name derived from Michelle, which means "who is like God?" in Hebrew.

Hebrew name derived from "machilla," meaning sickle or half moon, symbolizing growth and fertility.

Unique Hebrew name meaning "life," symbolizing strength and resilience, popular among Jews since ancient times and now globally recognized as a powerful name choice.

Uncommon Italian name derived from the Latin word 'melius' meaning 'better', carrying connotations of improvement or superiority.

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from "mechiah," meaning "anointed.

Rare Czech name derived from Old Slavic elements "miece" meaning 'kind' or 'gentle', and "slav" meaning 'glory' or 'fame'. It translates to 'of gentle glory' or 'of kind fame', reflecting its deep connection to Czech history and culture.

Meet Meckenzie, a distinctive American name coined from Mackenzie and Kenzie, embodying both Scottish heritage and meanings: 'son of the wise leader' and 'handsome/enlivens'.

Rare Spanish given name derived from Latin "Macarius," meaning "gift of the Lord." It honors early Christian saints like Macarius the Great, with ties to Spain's historical town Meco.

Intriguing African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "what God has given," symbolizing divine gift and blessing.

The name Mecole has African origins, meaning "God will give me a son.

Rare and distinctive name with unknown origins and meaning, adding mystery to its allure.

Distinctive Hebrew name that means 'to contend or struggle', reflecting strength in adversity.