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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is English; and the first letter is M.
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Marilee f English (American)
Combination of Mary and lee (cf. Marylee), perhaps influenced by similar-sounding names such as Marilyn and Carolee, and/or by the English word merrily (cf... [more]
Marilu f English
Variant of Marilou, i.e., a combination of Mary and the popular name syllable Lu (from names such as Lucilla).
Marionetta f English
Possibly a variant of Marianita or a latinised form of Marionette.
Mariposa f English (Modern, Rare)
From the Spanish word for "butterfly".
Mariqueen f Filipino, English (American)
Possibly a combination of the name Mary and queen, most likely a reference to the Virgin Mary, who in Roman Catholicism is given the title "Mary, Queen of Heaven" for being the 'Queen Mother' of Jesus.... [more]
Marisha f Russian, English
Diminutive of Marina or Mariya. Alternately, a variant of Marissa.
Marishka f English, Russian
English and Russian form of the originally Hungarian name Mariska.
Marixie f English (Rare)
Likely a combination of a given name that starts with Mar- (such as Mary) with a given name that ends in -ixie (such as Trixie).
Marj f English
Short form of Marjorie (see also Marge).
Marjie f English (American), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Margie and a diminutive of Marjorie.
Marka f English (Rare), Croatian (Rare)
Croatian feminine form of Marko or a diminutive form of Mara 2.
Markee m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Marquie or a diminutive of Mark.
Markie f English
Possibly a feminine form of Mark.... [more]
Markita f English
A variant of Marquita, possibly influenced by Mark.
Marlana f English (Modern)
Anglicized form of Marlene.
Marlayna f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Marlena reflecting the German and Polish pronunciation of this name.
Marlayne f English, Dutch (Rare)
Variant spelling of Marlaine (English) and anglicization of Marleen (Dutch).... [more]
Marlea f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Marlene, first appeared in the early 1900s, used most frequently during the 1940s in the U.S. Variants were Marlee, Marley, Marlie, all used in roughly equal numbers, and all of which seem to have faded in the 1950s.
Marlei f & m English
Variant of Marley.
Marletha f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Marletta (compare its other variant Marleta).
Marlette f English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Marlette which was derived from the nickname Marlet or Merlet, a diminutive of merle "blackbird"... [more]
Marlia f English (American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Elaboration of Marley and Marla in the style of Julia (See also Marlea).
Marlie f English
Strictly feminine variant of Marley.
Marlisa f English (Rare), German (Swiss)
Combination of Marie or Maria and Lisa. This name is borne by Australian singer Marlisa Ann Punzalan (born 1 October 1999, also known simply as Marlisa).
Marlita f Filipino (Rare), Brazilian (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Marla using the Spanish feminine diminutive suffix -ita.
Marlow f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Marlow.
Marmalade f English (Rare)
From the English speaking word marmalade, which is a tangy orange jam. On the American animated series "Strawberry Shortcake", Marmalade is the name of Orange Blossom's pet butterfly, and the name of her puppy on "Berry Bitty City Adventures".
Marnee f English
Variant of Marnie.
Marney f & m English (Rare), Brazilian
Variant of Marnie, while a Feminine name in English, in Brazil, it's typically masculine. It could also be transferred from the surname Marney.
Marnita f English (American)
Variant of Marnie ending in -ita.
Marquie m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of diminutive of Marquis or Marquita.
Marquitta f English (American)
Probably a variant of Marquita.
Marrena f English (American, Rare)
Maybe a derivation of Maren.
Marrion m & f English
Variant of Marion 1 or Marion 2.
Marriott m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Marriott.
Marshalette f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Marshall, created by joining it with the French feminine ending -ette.
Marshell m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Marshelle and Marshall. It can also be transferred form the surname Marshell.
Martee m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Martie.
Marteena f English
Variant of Martina.
Martelle f English (Rare)
Possibly a transferred use of a surname Martelle.
Marthia f English
Variant of Martha.
Marticia f English (American, Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning.
Martika f English (American, Rare), African American, American (Hispanic)
From a diminutive of Marta. This name was popularized in the late 1980s and early 1990s by the American singer and actress Martika (1969-), born Marta Marrero to Cuban immigrants, whose stage name was also her nickname.
Martrude f Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Combination of Maria (Dutch) or Mary (English) with Gertrude.
Marvalee f English (Rare)
Elaborated form of Marva ending in the suffix -lee. ... [more]
Marvela f English
Variant of Marvella.
Marvella f English
Probably based on the word marvellous (compare Marvel). This is the name of a (now obscure) American jewelry brand (est. c.1911, specializing in imitation pearl jewelry).
Marvellous m & f English (African)
From Old French merveillos "marvelous, wonderful"
Marvena f English, Old Celtic
It might derive from the celtic, meaning "white sea", or from the Ancient English, meaning "great lady".
Marvie f & m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Marvina or Marvin. It could also be used as a feminine form of Marvin.
Marvina f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Marvin.
Marvine f & m English
Feminine form and a variant of Marvin.
Marya f English
Variant of Maria.
Maryagnes f English
Combination of Mary and Agnes.
Maryalice f English (Rare)
Combination of Mary and Alice.
Maryanna f English (American)
Combination of Mary and Anna.
Marybette f English
Possibly a variant of Marybeth.
Marye f English (Modern, Rare, Archaic)
Archaic spelling of Mary. Also a modern variant.
Maryelizabeth f English
Combination of Mary and Elizabeth. This name could be used in reference to the Visitation of Mary, the mother of Jesus to Elizabeth... [more]
Maryella f English (American, Rare)
English combination of Mary and Ella 1, making it a cognate of Italian Marielle (See also Mariel and Marielle).
Maryellen f English
Combination of Mary and Ellen 1.
Maryethel f English
A combination of Mary and Ethel.
Marygold f English (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Marigold, or perhaps a transferred use of the surname Marygold.
Marygrace f English
Combination of Mary and Grace.
Maryjan f English
Combination of Mary and Jan 2.
Maryjane f English
Combination of Mary and Jane.
Maryjean f English
Combination of Mary and Jean 2.
Maryjo f English
Combination of Mary and Jo.
Maryjune f English (Rare)
Combination of Mary and June.
Marykate f English (Rare)
Combination of Mary and Kate.
Marykay f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mary and Kay 1.... [more]
Maryland f & m English (American, Rare)
From the place name Maryland, literally "Mary's land". A known bearer of this name was Maryland Mathison Hooper McCormick (1897-1985), an American socialite and the second wife of newspaper editor and publisher Robert McCormick.
Maryleah f English
Variant of Marylee.
Marylee f English (American)
Combination of Mary and Lee.
Marylen f English
Variant spelling of Marilyn.
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.
Marysue f English, Popular Culture
Combination of Mary and Sue. A notable bearer was Mary Sue Hubbard (1931-2002), the third wife of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.... [more]
Masea f English (Rare)
Variant of Macy influenced by Chelsea.
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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mayfair f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Mayfair.
Maylee f English (Modern)
An invented name, using the popular aylee suffix sound found in such names as Kaylee, Hayley and Bailey... [more]
Mayleigh f English
Combination of May and the popular suffix leigh.
Maylene f English (Rare)
Combination of May and the suffix lene.
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.
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.
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)
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).
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.
Meadowlark m & f English
From the name of the bird.
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).
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)
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