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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is English.
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Marylee f English (American)
Combination of Mary and Lee.
Marylen f English
Variant spelling of Marilyn.
Marylinda f English (?), Spanish (?)
A combination of Mary and Linda.
Marylouise f English
Combination of Mary and Louise.
Marylynn f English (Rare)
This name is a combination of Mary and Lynn
Marylynne f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Marilyn.
Marymargaret f English
Combination of Mary and Margaret.
Marymichael f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mary and Michael used as a feminine given name.
Maryon f English (Rare), Norwegian (Rare)
Variant of Marion 1. A notable Norwegian bearer is actress Maryon Eilertsen (1950-2015).
Maryrose f English
Combination of Mary and Rose.
Maryruth f English (American)
MaryRuth Ghiyam is an American health educator, writer, and founder of MaryRuth Organics.
Marysue f English
Combination of Mary and Sue.
Masea f English (Rare)
Variant of Macy influenced by Chelsea.
Masey f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Macy, though it may also be transferred use of the surname Masey.
Mashayla f English (Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ma, shay and la, or perhaps a blend of Michelle and Makayla - both of which are feminine forms of Michael.
Masorie f English (British)
This name is prevelant in the Southeastern United States, especially during the 18th & 19th centuries. It seems to have a British origin, especially among Scots of Scotland, showing up in Monifieth, Scotland & Essex England c. 1630... [more]
Massey m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Massey.
Matanne f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Matan.
Mataya f English
it is a cristian girls name meaning gift of god, often used in hindu speaking countries despite its english origin, its also associated with the number 7/
Mate f English (American)
Diminutive of Mary.
Materra f English (Latinized, Modern, Rare)
Used from the Latin word "mater" meaning "mother".
Matessa f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Meaning unknown. The name might possibly be a combination of a name starting with Ma- (such as Maria) or Mat- (such as Mathilde) with Tessa or an other name ending in -essa, such as Vanessa... [more]
Matilyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Madilyn or a combination of Matilda and Lyn.
Matissa f English (American, Rare)
Strictly feminine variant of the unisex name Matisse. Also compare Matessa.
Matisse m & f French (Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Matisse. The surname was most famously borne by the French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954), who is likely the reason behind the popularity of Matisse as a given name in the 21st century.... [more]
Matreya f English (Canadian, Modern, Rare), Obscure
Meaning uncertain, perhaps based on Maitreya.
Matteya f English
A feminine form to Matthew.
Mattilda f English (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Corsican
English and Swedish variant and Corsican form of Matilda.
Mattingly f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred usage of the surname Mattingly as a given name.
Mattison f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Mattison, though it may also be used as a variant of Madison.
Mattye f English
Variant of Mattie.
Maudeline f English (Archaic), Haitian Creole, Jamaican Patois, Popular Culture
Variant of Magdalene (compare Middle English Maudelen, Maudlin); in some cases, however, it may also be a combination of Maude with Madeline or Line... [more]
Maudileena f English (Rare)
The full name of Pinkie Pie’s (My Little Pony) older sister, Maud Pie.
Maudine f English
Elaboration of Maude.
Maudlin f Medieval English, English (Rare)
Medieval English vernacular form of Magdalene via the French Madeleine.... [more]
Maudrey f English (Rare)
A combination of Maud and Audrey, rare in the 1800s and has little or no usage in the modern era.
Maurica f English (American)
Feminine variant of Maurice
Maurissa f English (Rare)
Allegedly a variant of Marissa influenced by Maurice.
Mauryne f English
Variant of Maurine.
Mauve f English (Rare)
From the English word, ultimately derived from Latin malva "mallow", which has a purple color. Its use as a name is probably inspired by the similar name Maeve.
Maven f & m English, Irish (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Meidhbhín.
Maven f & m English (Modern)
From the English word maven meaning "expert in a given field, connoisseur", derived from Yiddish מבֿין‎ (meyvn).
Mavery f English (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, possibly blending Mavis or Maven with Avery.
Mavin f English
Variant of Maven/Mavis.
Mavournee f English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Mavourney, which itself is most likely a variant form of Mavourneen.... [more]
Mavourney f English (Rare)
Most likely an English variant of Mavourneen.
Mavournie f English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Mavourney, which itself is most likely a variant form of Mavourneen.
Mawd f English (Rare)
Rare variant spelling of Maud.
Maxxie m & f Popular Culture, English (Modern)
Variant of Maxie. It was used for a (male) character in the British teen drama series 'Skins' (2007-2008).
Maya f English
Latinate form of May.
Mayabella f English (Rare, ?)
A combination of Maya and Bella.
Mayabelle f English
Combination of Maya with Belle as a suffix.
Mayah f Indian, English
Variant of Maya 1.
Mayann f English (Rare)
Combination of May and Ann.
Mayanna f English (Rare)
Combination of May or Maya 2 and Anna.
Mayanne f English
A combination May and Anne.
Maybel f English
Variant of Mabel.
Maybell f English
Variant of Mabel.
Maybeth f English (Archaic)
Combination of May and Beth.
Maybette f English (?)
Combination of May and Bette, possibly inspired by Elizabet.
Mayblossom f English
Directly taken from the English word mayblossom for the crataegus monogyna, a flower that is also known as maythorn, common hawthorn or quickthorn. This was the name of a princess in Andrew Lang's "Red Fairy Book".
Maydean f English
"Combination of May and Dean"... [more]
Mayden f & m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Combination of May or Mason and the -den suffix found in names such as Hayden... [more]
Maye f English
Variant of May.
Mayelle f English (?)
A combination of May and Elle.
Mayfair f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Mayfair.
Mayla f English (American, Modern)
Likely a combination of May and la.
Maylee f English (American, Modern)
Combination of May and the popular name suffix lee, similarly to names like Kaylee and Haylee.
Maylene f English (Rare)
Combination of May and the suffix lene.
Maylin f English (American, Modern)
Combination of May and the common name suffix lyn. Also compare Maelyn.
Mayline f English
Variant of Maylene.
Maylyn f English (Modern, Rare)
A combination of May and Lyn.
Maylynn f English (Rare)
A combination of May and Lynn.
Maysie f English
Variant of Maisie.
Maysyn f English (Modern)
Feminine form of Mason.
Mayven f English
Variant of Maven incorporating the name May.
Mayzel f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly an invented name blending May or Maisie with Hazel.
Mazey f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Mazey, likely inspired by the name Macey.
Mazo f English (Canadian)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Mazzy f English (American, Rare)
Found in 18th- and 19th-century America, of uncertain origin, though it could have been a variant of Maisie or Matty 2, or a short form of the compound name Mary Elizabeth... [more]
Mccaley f English (Rare)
From the surname Mccaley.
McCall f & m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname McCall.
McCartney f & m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname McCartney. This name was given to 15 girls in 2017.
Mccaylee f English
Variant of Mccaley.
McKay m & f English (American, Modern), Mormon
Transferred use of the surname McKay. This name is mainly used in Utah among Mormons; it was the surname of David O. McKay (1873-1970), the ninth president of the Mormon Church (from 1951 until his death in 1970).
McKayah f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of McKay. Also compare Makiyah.
Mckenley f English (American)
From the surname.
Mckensley f English
Transferred use of the surname Mckensley or combination of popular prefix Mc- with Kensley.
McKinleigh f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Spelling variation of McKinley with the -leigh ending.
Mckylie f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name Kylie with the Mc- prefix as if it were an Irish or Scottish surname.
Mcnamara f English
From a Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Mac Conmara meaning "son of Conmara". The given name Conmara is composed of cú "hound" and muir "sea". It probably gained in popularity as a first name for girls inspired by other feminine names beginning in Mac or Mc such as Mackenzie, McKenna, and McKinley.
Meah f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Mia, the spelling is somewhat influenced by that of Leah.
Meara f English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Meara.
Mearle f English
Variant of Merle.
Mecca f & m English (American, Rare)
From the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest place in Islam. From there, it became a common noun for any place considered to be important to visit by people with a particular interest.
Meda f English
A short form of names ending in -meda such as Andromeda.
Media f American, English (American, Rare)
Elaborated form of Medi.... [more]
Mediatrix f English (African), Filipino
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare Spanish/Portuguese and French equivalents Mediatriz and Médiatrice, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).
Medie f English (American, Archaic)
Diminutive of names containing med, such as Medora.
Medius f & m English (African), Eastern African
Borrowed from Latin medius meaning "middle; half; moderate; indifferent." It is mostly used in Uganda where, compared to other surrounding countries, it is usually feminine in usage.
Meek f & m English (Puritan)
Meaning, "quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive." Referring to Matthew 5:5.
Meeka f English
Perhaps based on the English word meek, or maybe an Anglicized form of Mieke or Mika.
Meena f English
Variant of Mina 1.
Megalyn f English (American)
Combination of Megan and lyn.
Meggie f Scots, English (Rare)
Variant of Meggy.... [more]
Meggin f English (Rare)
Variant of Megan. This is the first name of American author Meg Cabot (1967-).
Meghann f English (Modern), Literature
Variant of Megan. This name was used by the Australian author Colleen McCullough in her novel The Thorn Birds (1977), which in 1983 was adapted as a TV mini-series.
Meghanna f English (Rare)
Combination of Meghan and Anna
Mehera f English (American, Rare), Arabic
Mehera Bonner was the entertainment editor at Marie Claire. She is a pop culture writer.
Mehetable f English
Variant of Mehetabel more common in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Meikayla f English (Rare)
Variant of Mikayla. Meikayla Moore (1996-) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Glasgow City in the Scottish Women's Premier League and the New Zealand national team.
Meiomi f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the name of the Meiomi brand of wine, which is reportedly derived from a Wappo and Yuki-language word meaning "coast".
Mekayla f English
Variant of Michaela.
Mela f English
Variant of Mila or diminutive of names ending or beginning in mela (Example Pamela or Melanie).
Melaine f English (Rare), Greek Mythology
Etymologically, Melaine shares her roots with Melanie.... [more]
Melani f Spanish, Croatian, Slovene, Greek (Rare), Hungarian, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Spanish borrowing, Croatian and Slovene form, Modern Greek and English variant of Melanie and Hungarian variant of Melánia... [more]
Meleah f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Melia, possibly influenced by the Hebrew word מְלֵאָה (mele'ah) meaning "fullness, full produce, harvest".
Melendy f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Melendy.... [more]
Melia f English
Diminutive of Amelia.
Melisandra f English (Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Combination of Melisa and Sandra, possibly influenced by names such as Mélisande and Lisandra.
Melissia f English (American)
Elaboration of Melissa. Melissia is a community in Greece, northeast of Athens.
Melissie f English (American)
Variant or diminutive of Melissa.
Melissity f English
Combination of Felicity and Melissa.
Mella f Irish (Anglicized, Rare), English (Rare), History
Anglicized form of the traditional Irish name Mealla which itself is derived from Old Irish mell "mild; pleasant".... [more]
Mellida f Theatre, English
Likely coined by the playwright John Marston for his plays 'Antonio and Mellida'(1599) and 'Antonio's Revenge' (1601). It was presumably intended as a cross between Melissa and Phyllida.
Mellie f & m English
Diminutive of names like Melissa, Melinda, Permelia and Melanie.
Mellieha f English (British, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the place name Mellieħa.
Mellisant f English (Rare)
Variant of Millicent perhaps influenced by Melissa
Mellona f Roman Mythology, English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Derived from Latin mel meaning "honey". In Roman mythology Mellona was a goddess associated with the supply of honey.
Melly f English
Diminutive of names beginning with Mel.
Melodee f English
Variant of Melody.
Melodey f English (Americanized, Rare)
Variant of Melody. As a girls' name is of Greek origin, and the name Melodey means "music, song". Melodey is a version of Melody (Greek): first used in the 13th century.
Melodie f English
Variant of Melody.
Meloney f English (Rare)
Meloney's origin is Old Greek, and its use is English. Meloney is a spelling variant of the Dutch, English, French, and German Melanie. Meloney is uncommon as a baby name for girls... [more]
Melora f English (Rare), Arthurian Cycle
Probably a variant of Meliora. This name was (first?) used in the Arthurian romance The Adventures of Melora and Orlando (1696).
Melusina f German (Rare, Archaic), English (Rare), Provençal (Rare)
Variant of Melusine. This was the name of Petronilla Melusina von der Schulenburg (1693-1778), an illegitimate daughter of George I of Great Britain.
Melveen f English (Rare)
A combination of Melva and the suffix -een.... [more]
Melvessa f English (Rare)
Elaborated form of Melva.
Melvina f English
Feminine form of Melvin.
Mem f & m English
Short form of various names containing the element -mem-.
Memoir m & f English, African American
The word “memoir” itself means memory or remembrance. In the field of literature, a memoir is a collection of the events that happened in the author's life, tied together by a certain theme.
Mena f Irish, English
Common diminutive of Philomena, derived from ancient Greek/Roman sources originally and means 'friend of strength' or 'loved strongly'. Mena is the most common nickname for Philomena and it sometimes used as a forename itself.
Mendy f English
Diminutive of Melinda or variant of Mandy.
Mentha f English (Rare), Literature
Latinate form of Minthe. Mentha is the name of the mint genus. Mint is a wild flower and an important herb.
Merciful m & f English (Puritan), Literature
Meaning, "showing or exercising mercy."
Mercina f English, Dutch
Meaning "mercy, grace" from the latin merces.... [more]
Meredyth m & f English
Variant of Meredith.
Meriall f English
Meaning unknown. Maybe from Mary or Merry 1.
Meribah f English (American)
From an Old Testament place name meaning "quarreling, strife, contention" in Hebrew. This occurs in the Old Testament belonging to one of the locations visited by the Israelites following their exodus from Egypt.
Merica f English
Short form of America.
Meridel f English
This was the name of communist and feminist writer Meridel le Sueur (1900 - 1996), possibly taken from her mother's nickname "Mary Del."
Meridiana f English (Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare), Literature
According to Walter Map's 12th-century work De nugis curialium (Courtiers' Trifles), Pope Sylvester II owed his powerful position in the Catholic Church to the influence of a succubus named Meridiana.... [more]
Merilee f Popular Culture, English
Variant of Merrily, ultimately from English "merrily" meaning "showing happiness or enjoyment". Donnie Iris released a song called "Sweet Merilee" in 1981.
Merilynn f English
Variant of Merilyn.
Merilynne f English
Alternate spelling of Merilyn.
Merinda f English (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare)
English variant of Marinda and Afrikaans variant of Marinda.
Merivale f English
Possible transferred use of the surname Merivale.
Merlene f English
Feminine elaboration of Merle using the popular name suffix lene, perhaps influenced by Marlene.
Merlette f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Merlette.
Merliah f English (Modern)
A combination of the prefix ‘mer’ and the suffix ‘lia’. This name was used in the movie “Barbie in a Mermaid Tale” where Barbie plays Merliah Summers, a surfing teenager who is half mermaid and half human.
Merline f English, Haitian Creole
Variant of Merlene. In some cases it may be a feminine form of Merlin.... [more]
Merlot f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Taken directly from the wine Merlot.
Merna f English
Variant of Myrna.
Meroë f English (Rare), Literature
The name of a witch in Lucius Apuleius's 2nd-century Latin novel 'The Golden Ass', who murders a man named Socrates with her accomplice Panthia. It was probably taken from the name of an ancient city on the Nile.... [more]
Merriam f English (Rare)
Variant of Miriam derived from a Welsh surname which is derived from either the personal name Meuric, which is the Welsh form of Maurice, or ultimately from the Latin personal name Mauritius, which means "dark".
Merrily f English (American, Rare)
Old English myrge "pleasing, agreeable, pleasant, sweet; pleasantly, melodiously" from Proto-Germanic murgijaz, which probably originally meant "short-lasting."
Merryann f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variation of Maryann, which is possibly influenced by the English word merry meaning "cheerful, lively".
Merryanne f English
Marianne, but containing Merry 1.
Merryl f English
Variant of Merril.