English baby names starting with M

Greek in origin and meaning "pearl," Margaret has a royal history and many nicknames, from Maggie to Greta.

Derived from Hebrew, it means “gift of God” and has remained a strong, steady choice for decades.

Latin for “lovable,” Mabel was a Top 20 charmer in the Victorian era and is making a spirited comeback.

This classic English name meaning "high tower" gained lasting appeal through literature and the well-loved Madeline children's series.

Originally a medieval pet form of Mary, Molly means "bitter" and remains a friendly, familiar name with Irish and literary links.

Sea of Sorrow, Scraped, Prophetess, Drop

Pledge, A Dove, Students of St, Hostage and Luminous

Defence, The Roman God of War, Mars, Of the Sea

Who is Like God

Child of Light, The Pearl, Flower Name

Greatest, Great Woman

Modern, Combination of Mary and Ellen, Wished for Child, Bitterness

Helmet, Offered to the Lord, Composition, Will

Pearl, Diminutive of Margaret

Dedicated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)

Form of Mildred, Gentle Strength, Honey, Bee

Who is Loved, Beauty, Mine, Bitterness

Michel, Michael, Who is Like God

Princess of the Sea, Bitter, T, Wished-for Child

Taken from Water, From Ireland, Foundling, Drawn out

Dedicated to Mars, Warlike, Female Version of Marcellus, Warring

Strong in War, Fight, Powerful Warrior, Might

Bright Sea, Sea-Born

Maredudd, Sea Lord, Wealth and Work

The Pearl, Variant of Margaret

Steward of Horses, Marshall, Horse-keeper, Shoeing Smith

Moorish, Sea-strength, Moor, Son of More

Mavis, A Small Bird, Song Thrush, Songbird

Form of the Latin Marcellus, Young Warrior, Hammer, Warlike

An Aromatic, Symbol of Victory, Botanical Name, The Myrtle is a Dark Green Shrub with Pink or White Blossoms

The Pearl

Of Magdala, Villager of Galilee

One with Big Eyes

Settlement by the Mill, Similar to a Place and Family Names, Town

Village In Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene, Woman from Magdala, Tower

Star of the Sea, Sea-bright, Myrrh

Grace, Favor, Price, Mercy

Who is Like God, Who is Like God?

Of a Thousand Saints, Work Strength, English Cognate of Melisande, Industrious

Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier

From the Red Swamp, From the Mouth of the Roe

Rebellion, Wished-for Child, Star of the Sea, Little Mary

Foggy, Sweet, Surgery, Misty

Dark, Sea of Bitterness, Moorish, Great

Unfortunate, Army Counsellor, My Glory, Unhappy

Magnolia, Ornamental Tree with White Flowers, Fragrant

Great, Famous and Friend, Sea Lover, Eminent Marrow

Sailor of the Sea

Abbreviation of Mary, Pearl, Bitter, Beloved

Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery, Mountain

Gift of Yahweh, Matthias

Of Magdala

From the High Tower, Lena, Magdalena, Variant of Marlene

Fragrant Oil, Myrrh

Dedicated to Mars, God of War Mars Ordained

Sister, Star, The Word Mirjam with the Meaning Bitterness, Sea of Sorrow

Pet Name for Marilyn or Miriam, I am, Star of the Sea, Helmet

Child of Light, Daisy Flower, Pearl

Little Famous One, Deserving, Boundary Gate

Latinate Female Version of Michael, Gift from God, Like the Lord

Forbearance, Wages, Merciful, Compassion

Of the Sea, Remarkable, Dedicated to God Mars, War Like

Bitter, Star of the Sea, Bitterness

Unique, Warn, Hermit, Recluse

God's Gift, Son of the Mighty Warrior

Drained Lake, Rebellion, Bitterness, Daughter of Mary

Princess of the Sea, Wished for Child, Little Bitter, Rebelliousness

One who Grinds Grain, Surname, Miller

Lady, Mistress of the House, Might, Strong in War

Son of Coinneach

Consecrated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars

Strong in War, Composition Of: 'Power', 'Struggle', Might

Son of Maurice, Son of the Servant of Mary

Council, An Office in the Army, Senior, Spear

The Greatest

Beloved, Friendly, Shining Star

Sea, From the Hill By a Lake

The Biblical Mary Magdalene Came from Magdala Area Near the Sea of Galilee, Bitter, Of Italy, High Tower

Diminutive of Margaret, Strong and Capable, Precious, Pearl

Blackbird, Black Bird, Small Falcon, Able

Bitterness, Queen

Star of the Sea, Bitterness

Power, Hardy, Hard Strength, Powerful

Strength and Shield, Fight, Might

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

The Tree Whose Sap is Distilled Into Sweet Syrup

Peaceful, Love, Servant, Soldier

Sea of Bitterness, Drop, Beloved, Wished-for Child

Who is Like God?, Messenger of God

Little Hammer, God of War Mars Ordained

Admirable, Wonderful

Diminutive of Margaret, The Pearl, Great and Mighty, Love

The Moor, Moorish

Son

Strange, Clueless, Who is Like God?, Odd

Pearl, Scottish Form of Margaret

Ruler of the Sea, Famous Power, Maurice, Dark Skinned

The Pearl, Pearl

Bringer of Light, Headman, Farmer, Greater

From Mars, Female Version of Marcellus, Martial, Warlike

Who is Like God

Of the Sea

Reference to Biblical Mary Magdalene, Of Magdala, One who is Elevated, Villager of Galilee

Surname, Dark Skinned, From the Moors, Swarthy

Bitter, Variant of Marlene Woman from Magdala

Mountain

Strength and Shield, Fight, Might

Child of Light, Pearl

Guardian of the Mill, Guard, Miller, One who Grinds Grain

The Marquis

Mill Stream, Soft or Slender

Lovable

Celia, María

Surname, Mack's Well, Dweller by the Spring, Greatest

Who is Like Yahweh?

Last Name

Shining Sea, A Bird, Form of Merle, Blackbird

The Moor, Moorish

Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make

Consecrated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)

From the Town Near the Moor

Bitterness, Pearl

The Son of Flann

Female Version of Michael, Who, Like God

Son, Saved from the Waters

Letters, Slave, Born Beneath the Moon, Myth Name

Field

Warlike, Form of Martin, Like Mars, Lady

Love, Melissa, Dark Beauty, -Inda

Who is Like God?

Miracles

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

Warlike, Warring, Dedicated to God Mars, Female Version of Marcellus

Of the Sea Which Belong, Underwater

Mary, Drop, Sea

From the High Tower, Woman from Magdala

Form of Merle, Famous, Shining Sea, Sea-bright

Battle-mighty, Fight, Strength, Powerful Battler

Worthy of Love, The Lovely, Gracious, Lovable

Seen By Yahweh, Seen By Yahweh Bitterness of Yahweh

Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God

Who is Like Yahweh?

Dainty, Cute

God's Promise, Sea of Bitterness, House, My God is Abundance

By the Sea

Villager of Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene, Woman from Magdala, High Tower, Young

A Medieval Weapon Used by Knights to Break Armor, Aromatic Spice

Mathilde, Composition Of: 'Power', Strength and Shield, 'Struggle'

God with Us, The Lord is Among us

Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)

Peacock, Little Blueberry, Blackberry, Bitter

Son

Sea of Bitterness, My God is Abundance, Wished-for Child, God's Promise

Princess of the Sea, Affection, Tender

Wonder, Miracle, Via Old French Merveille = Wonder, Surprise, Miracle from Latin Mirabilia = Wonderful Things, Wonder

Mars, Warrior

Variant of Marlenel, Pleasant Wood, Woman from Magdala

The Mogra, Queen, Owner, Necklace

Gift of God

Bitterness

Dark-skinned, Black, Highborn Power, Emulus

Honey Bee, Abbreviation of Carmelita, Garden

Sprout, Bud

Glorified, Filled with Praise, No Mistake in his Character, Founder of Islamic Religion

Month, Born During the Month of March

Joyous, Mirthful, Cheerful, An Abbreviation of Meredith

From the Mill by the Ford

Bitterness, Princess of the Sea

Disciple of Saint Columba

The Pearl, Child of Light

The Word Mere Which Means Mother, Lady, Grace, Sea of Bitterness

Son of Madoc

Mother of Jesus Christ, Rebellion, Destiny, The Great

Defence, Warlike, Warring, Form of Marcia

Friendly, God of Love, Gentle Strength

Sea of Bitterness, Wished for Child, Rebelliousness, Admirable

An Aromatic, Symbol of Victory, Botanical Name, The Myrtle is a Dark Green Shrub with Pink or White Blossoms

Villager of Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene, Of Magdala, From the Tower