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

MELENIA

Female

Melenia is of Latin origin and means 'black' or 'dark', deriving from the Latin word 'melos'.

MELENIE

Female

Greek-derived name meaning 'dark' or 'black', popularized in France during the Middle Ages.

MELENY

Female

Distinctive Greek name meaning 'black honey' or 'dark honey', combining sweetness with mystery.

MELESA

Female

Melesa: Unique Greek name meaning 'black', signifying strength & resilience

MELESHA

Female

Ethiopian Amharic unisex name meaning "with God," with a prestigious historical lineage and unique sound.

MELESIA

Female

Distinctive Greek female name derived from "melas," meaning "black," inspired by the goddess Hecate.

MELESIO

Male

Latin-derived male given name that means 'honey', signifying sweetness, and has been used historically in Spain and Latin America.

MELESSA

Female

Rare yet captivating Hebrew name derived from Melissa, meaning "honey bee.

MELESSIA

Female

Captivating Greek feminine name meaning "bee," associated with the mythical nymph Melissia. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages in Greece, symbolizing sweetness and grace, before spreading throughout Europe.

MELETA

Female

Rare yet beautiful Greek-origin female name meaning "honey-sweet", derived from the Greek word "meli" for honey, and associated with intelligence, creativity, and independence.

MELETTE

Female

The name Melette has French origins and means 'little honey', denoting sweetness and endearment.

MELEYA

Female

Beautiful, unique given name with unknown origins and no widely recognized meaning or etymology. Despite this mystery, it has gained popularity worldwide due to its distinctive sound and aesthetic appeal.

MELEYAH

Female

Unique Hebrew girl's name meaning "angels," derived from the Hebrew word "mal'akhim.

MELFORD

Male

English unisex given name derived from Old English words meaning "princely ford" or "chief's crossing," originating as a surname for those living near a ford frequented by nobles.

MELFRED

Male

Rare Germanic male name meaning 'bringer of shining peace'.

MELI

Female

Hebrew name meaning "queen" or "my queen", originally derived from the male title "melekh".

MELIA

Female

Feminine given name of Greek origin meaning 'honey' or 'sweet'.

MELIAH

Female

Captivating Hebrew name meaning 'song' or 'melody', celebrating music's power.

MELIAME

Female

Captivating Hawaiian name derived from "malihini," meaning "new arrival." Popularized by Queen Ka'ahumanu, it signifies warmth, hospitality, and new beginnings.

MELIAN

Female

Welsh feminine given name derived from "mel", meaning "chief" or "prince". It's associated with Queen Melian of Doriath in Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium and signifies strength and regal standing.

MELIANA

Female

Unique and elegant Spanish name derived from "melia," meaning "ash tree," symbolizing strength and resilience. With roots dating back to ancient times, it was considered sacred in Spanish mythology and has been popular in Spain since medieval times. Today, Meliana is internationally recognized and adaptable across various languages and cultures. Notably, Melian of Ithaca appears in Homer's "Odyssey.

MELIANI

Female

Unique female name of Berber origin, meaning "queen" or "sweet-smelling plant", reflecting the strength and beauty associated with Berber women and culture.

MELIANNA

Female

Rare yet enchanting Welsh name derived from 'melian', meaning 'shining' or 'radiant'.

MELICA

Female

Rare, feminine Latin-derived name meaning "honey-sweet" with historical roots in ancient Rome signifying kindness and charm.

MELICENT

Female

Rare yet elegant feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "sweet song". It gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to its mention in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales", and it has been associated with nobility, beauty, and intelligence. The name also carries historical significance as it was borne by Saint Melicent, a 13th-century French nun and abbess. Despite its decreasing usage today, Melicent remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter.

MELICIA

Female

Rare yet captivating feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'melius', meaning 'better' or 'more excellent'.

MELIDA

Female

Rare Latin-derived name meaning "like honey", first used in medieval Spain and famously held by French-American novelist Melida Bosc D'anville.

MELIECK

Male

Rare and intriguing given name of unknown origin and meaning.

MELIEK

Male

Uncommon yet significant African name of Yoruba origin meaning "reconciliation" or "peace".

MELIH

Male

Turkish name derived from Arabic 'malih', meaning 'elegant' or 'beautiful'. It gained popularity in Turkey and beyond due to its attractive sound and meaningful origin, often used by families wishing to honor cultural roots with a modern moniker.

MELIHA

Female

Turkish origin and signifies 'the highest' in Islamic culture.

MELIK

Male

Armenian given name derived from the word "melik," meaning "king." It has been used for centuries and is associated with power, dignity, and nobility.

MELIKA

Female

Melika, of Persian origin, signifies 'like a queen' and has been immortalized in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh as the wise wife of Rustam.

MELIKE

Female

Meet Melike, a captivating feminine name with Turkish roots, meaning 'similar' or 'like', derived from Arabic 'mithal'. It's a historic name from the Ottoman Empire that's gained global recognition.

MELINA

Female

Feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "dark" or "black", and has been popular for centuries due to its cultural significance.

MELINAH

Female

Beautiful African name of Swahili origin meaning "sweetness".

MELINDA

Female

Greek name derived from "melissa," meaning honeybee. Its popularity can be traced back centuries through various European cultures, with notable mentions in mythology and arts.

MELINDA

Male

Greek-origin female name meaning 'gift of honey'.

MELINDASUE

Female

Unique American given name, combining 'Melinda' (sweet protector) and 'Sue' (lily), with no historical or literary significance but notable for its distinctiveness.

MELINDY

Female

Unique Congolese name derived from Kikongo word 'melinda', meaning 'love' or 'affection'.