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

American-derived name of French origins, meaning "dark battle." It was coined by H.P. Lovecraft for one of his characters and has a mysterious aura associated with creativity and individuality. Despite its rarity, Merelene exudes elegance and sophistication.

Uncommon given name with no known origin or fixed meaning.

Welsh name composed of "Mererid" meaning "great" or "noble", and "-lyn", a feminine suffix.

Elegant Italian given name derived from the word "merenda," meaning "snack" or "light meal.

Italian given name derived from the word "merenda," meaning "snack" or "light meal." Its origin dates back to medieval times when light meals were given out during Christmastide.

The name Meret originates from Germany and means 'famous' or 'illustrious'.

Scandinavian female name derived from Old Norse Mærþrúðr, meaning 'famous strength'.

Rare French name derived from 'merlette', meaning 'little sea bird', popular in medieval France and linked to Pisces and heraldic crests.

Mongolian name derived from 'merg', meaning 'strength'.

Unique Welsh name derived from 'mercher', meaning 'merchant'. Brought to England by Normans, it was popular among medieval nobility.

Albanian origin name meaning 'emigration', symbolizing resilience and courage.

Meri: A unique feminine given name of Basque origin derived from Maria, signifying 'sea' or 'rebelliousness'.

Hebrew name meaning "sea" or "bitter sea," honoring Miriam, the brave sister of Moses who played a significant role in liberating the Israelites from Egyptian slavery.

Unique Hebrew name derived from "meri," meaning "sea," signifying the vastness and depth of water.

Rare, elegant French given name derived from the Latin word 'meridies', meaning midday or noon. First used in medieval France, it's famously associated with 13th-century poet and musician Merial les Blondeaux.

Hebrew-origin name meaning "song" or "chant", associated with music and creativity, and connected to biblical songs and psalms.

Rare yet striking German name meaning 'famous' or 'renowned', associated with the powerful Merovingian dynasty.

Unique Welsh name derived from Mererid, meaning "great sea chief" or "lord of the sea.

Uncommon given name of unknown origin, possibly derived from French Marianne but with no concrete evidence supporting this claim. Used sparingly since the late 19th century, its meaning today is largely subjective and personal.

Hebrew name meaning "rebellious" or "contentious," originating from the biblical story of the Israelites' complaint about water during their Exodus from Egypt.

Rare Hebrew girls' name meaning "rebellious in the house of God".

Greek-derived male name meaning 'of the sea', notably borne by Archimedes Merikis in ancient Greece.

Modern feminine form of Mercury, derived from the Roman god known for his swiftness and intelligence, and associated with adaptability.

Uncommon given name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted etymology or historical significance. Its meaning remains uncertain, although some suggest it might derive from the Irish surname Merrick, meaning "seabird." Despite its mysterious past, Merick's uniqueness and rarity make it appealing to parents seeking distinctive names.

Striking Scottish female name derived from the Gaelic word 'Mèrida', meaning 'majestic'.

Captivating Scottish Gaelic name originating from ancient coastal place names like the Isle of Merida in Argyllshire, meaning "from the bright sea" or "song of the sea.

American female name derived from Welsh origins, bearing the meaning "great ruler" or "fortune".

Unique female name of Welsh origin, meaning 'generous sea'.

Meredith is a Welsh feminine given name derived from "Mererid," meaning "great sea.

Meredith is a female given name of Welsh origin meaning "great sea" or "marine".

Distinctive American given name derived from 'meridian,' meaning the sun's highest path in the sky and midpoint of something.

Meredith is a female given name of Welsh origin, meaning "great chief" or "noble lord", derived from the elements mered ("great") andudd ("lord/chief"). It was popular among Welsh nobility and has literary significance, appearing in Charlotte Brontë's novel "Jane Eyre".

Rare Welsh given name meaning 'sea fort', derived from 'mor' (sea) and 'ystad' (fortified town). It was first used as a surname in medieval Wales before becoming a popular given name in the 19th century.

Beautiful and unique Welsh name meaning 'from the sea', popularized by its use in literature.

Unique Latin-derived female name meaning 'midday' or 'noon', symbolizing warmth, brightness, and energy.

Unique Welsh name derived from 'mererid', meaning 'to bring forth'.

Merie, of Welsh origin, means "peaceful" or "gentle," and is associated with the wise and powerful Celtic goddess Morrigan.

Unique and beautiful Hebrew name, derived from Miriam, meaning "sea" or "rebellious." It carries historical significance as the name of Moses' sister and prophetess in the Old Testament.

Unique French name derived from "mer," meaning "sea," symbolizing depth and vastness.

Captivating female name of Arabic origin, meaning 'light' or 'luminous', symbolizing illumination and brightness.