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Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Mercedes

Mercies

Spanish

Marfa

Lady; mistress of the house

Aramaic

Marcina

Dedicated to Mars

Latin

Markeda

European

Megane

Soft and gentle

Celtic

Makyah
Mariadelaluz

Combination of Maria and Luz

Spanish

Miangel
Merlyn

Shining sea

English

Makaiya
Mahaliah

Tender one

Hebrew

Moraiah

Star of the sea; the hill country

Latin

Makinzie
Margreet

Pearl.

Dutch

Medora

“The patient wife,” in allusion to the patient spouse of Medora, in Byron’s The Corsair.

English

Manning

Son of Man

English

Moncerrat
Mareigh
Meggie

Pearl

Welsh

Marea

A variant form of Marina.

Mer

Ocean, Sea

Spanish

Meila
Montsho

Black

African

Magalie

Pearl

Greek

Michell

Who resembles God?

Hebrew

Miko
Misae

White Sun

Native American

Martia

Dedicated to Mars

Latin

Mindy

Short form of Melinda

Latin

Matilde

Mighty in battle

German

Muirna

Beloved

Irish

Mehitable

God rejoices

Hebrew

Mo

Star of the sea

Irish

Melona
Marcelline

Dedicated to Mars

Latin

Muriel

Sparkling, shining sea

Irish

Marie Theres
Mui
Morela

Apricot

Polish

Mariaisabel
Minsa
Mayola
Mabbina

Happiness

Irish

Maybell

Lovable

English

Mykela
Meagon
Marlyce
Myrka
Matraca
Mirely

From mature to melodic, girl names that start with M are riddled across the U.S. Top 100 and beyond. A letter with maternal ties, M is warm and inviting, the perfect starting point for a name. M names for girls are multifaceted with everything from mischievous monikers to matronly mavens joining its ranks.

Parents are loving the softness of baby girl names starting with M and it shows across the charts whether it’s with unisex lovelies Mackenzie and Morgan or timeless classics like Mary and Margaret. The most popular girl names that start with M are the familiar faces of Mia and Madison, two names that have hit the Top 10 running in recent years. Right at their heels are newcomers Mila and Maya, short and sweet cuties with modern appeal.

While the letter continues to dominate the charts, there are many unique girl names that start with M who remain ripe for the picking. Parents who love nature names for girls are in for a treat with Meadow while mysterious beauties like Mirielle and Moira will dazzle those looking for something less common. Best of all, the letter’s worldwide use makes baby girl names that start with M a bountiful sea of different origins whether you’re loving Latin names like Marcella or nuts about Native American names like Mahala.