Female and male names starting with the letter "M" .
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MELODIA
FeminineUnique, beautiful Greek name meaning 'like song' or 'like melody'.
MELODIE
FeminineMelody is a unique Greek name meaning "song" or "tune", inspired by music and arts, popularized in the US during the mid-20th century, and still cherished today.
MELODII
FeminineRomanian name meaning 'melody', reflecting its musical heritage.
MELODY
MasculineEnglish female name with musical origins, derived from Middle English 'melodie', meaning 'melody' or 'song'.
MELODY
FeminineBeautiful and unique Greek name meaning "song" or "harmony", derived from the Greek word "melodia".
MELODYANN
FeminineAmerican name formed by blending 'melody' (song) and 'Ann' (grace), conveying harmony and beauty like its musical inspiration.
MELODYE
FeminineEnglish female name derived from the musical term "melody," signifying harmony and creativity.
MELODYGRACE
FeminineModern, English-origin name combining 'melody' (music, harmony) and 'grace' (elegance, poise). It's unique yet meaningful, gaining popularity in recent years.
MELODYROSE
FeminineEnglish name composed of Melody, meaning "song," and Rose, symbolizing beauty and love.
MELONA
FeminineGreek name derived from "melon," meaning honey, symbolizing sweetness and warmth.
MELONDY
FeminineUnique American girl's name invented by author Dan Curtis for his daughter, with no traditional meaning but associated with creativity and individuality. It sounds similar to words like "melody" and "melancholy", evoking feelings of harmony and emotion. Although not widely used historically, it has gained some popularity in modern times, particularly in the United States.
MELONEE
FeminineAmerican-originated fictional name created by John Galsworthy for his novel "The Forsyte Saga". Its meaning is unknown as it's not derived from any language or mythology. Despite uncertain origins, Melonee has gained popularity in recent years due to its uniqueness.
MELONEY
FeminineAmerican girls' name coined by Alice Walker for her novel "The Color Purple", with unknown origin and meaning but gaining popularity due to its uniqueness.
MELONI
FeminineThe Italian-origin name Meloni means 'dark honey' and was historically given to individuals with dark hair or complexion, also implying sweetness.
MELONIA
FeminineBeautiful Latin-derived name meaning "honey-like," offering uniqueness without commonality.
MELONIE
FeminineMelanie is a feminine given name of Latin origin derived from "mel" meaning honey and "ania" meaning full of, thus translating to 'honey-sweet'.
MELONNIE
FeminineRare Hebrew name derived from "malon," meaning "dancer.
MELONY
FeminineRare yet captivating Greek-derived female name meaning "songful" or "harmonious.
MELONYE
FeminineUnique American name derived from Melanie ('dark') and Leonie ('lioness'), conveying strength and elegance.
MELORA
FeminineRare, beautiful Greek name derived from "melos," meaning "song" or "hymn." It signifies harmony and melody, possibly inspired by the Greek Muse Melpomene or other musical names like Melody.
MELORIE
FeminineUnique English given name derived from the French word 'melodie', meaning 'melody' or 'musical tune'.
MELQUAN
MasculineDistinctive given name of unknown origin, possibly coined as a blend of sounds, with no clear etymological meaning.
MELQUIADES
MasculineRare Spanish name derived from Basque 'melki' (honey) and '-ade' (born of), thus meaning 'born of honey'.
MELQUISEDEC
MasculineMelchizedek is a Hebrew name meaning "king of righteousness," first appearing in Genesis 14 as the king of Salem who blessed Abraham. It was later used as an analogy for Jesus Christ in the New Testament, and it remains a unique given name today with significant biblical and religious history.
MELROSE
FeminineUncommon yet charming English female given name derived from the ancient Suffolk town of Melrose, meaning 'from the noisy pool clearing'.
MELROSE
MasculineUncommon English given name derived from 'mel' meaning honey and 'ros' meaning rose, signifying 'honey rose'.
MELROY
MasculineUnique English given name derived from "mel" meaning sweet and "roi" meaning king, translating to "sweet king.
MELSA
FeminineDistinctive and elegant name of uncertain origin, often associated with Greek or Latin meanings related to sweetness or honey, and has been carried proudly by historical figures like Melsa Daun and Melsa Dubey.
MELSON
MasculineRare French male given name derived from the occupational surname Melon, meaning 'melon grower' or 'maker of melon-shaped objects'. Its meaning is associated with abundance and fertility, symbolized by the fruit it was named after. Despite its rarity, notable figures like Charles Melson, a 19th-century French chemist, have carried this distinctive name.
MELSSIA
FeminineMelissa is a beautiful and unique Greek-derived name meaning 'honeybee', popularized in ancient Greece and associated with industriousness and sweetness.
MELSTER
FeminineDistinctive yet mysterious first name of unknown origin and meaning.
MELTEM
FeminineTurkish origin name meaning "breeze" or "soft wind".
MELTON
MasculineRare English given name derived from 'mylt,' meaning mill or grinding grain, originally used for people associated with milling. Notable bearers include Sir Ralph Montagu and actor Charles Melton.
MELVA
FeminineCaptivating Latin female name derived from "melus," meaning "honey" or "sweet.
MELVA
MasculineDistinctive name with origins debated but possibly stemming from Scottish Gaelic Màlva, meaning 'smooth or bald', or Latin Melissa, meaning 'honey bee'. Historically used in Scotland for both genders, it's now predominantly female and has been borne by notable individuals like American author Melva Bradley.
MELVALENE
FeminineRare French given name derived from "mélanine," meaning melanin, and coined by Marcel Schwob for his 1892 novel "Le Roi des Éblouissants.
MELVAN
MasculineUnique name of Welsh origin, derived from "Melin" meaning "mill". It has a rich history dating back to medieval Wales and gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century.
MELVEEN
FeminineIntriguing and distinctive given name of unknown origin, used for centuries but with no definitive meaning or etymology.
MELVEN
MasculineRare Welsh name of medieval origin, meaning 'chief' or 'lord', used by the nobility.
MELVENA
FeminineHebrew name derived from "Melach," meaning "queen." It originated in the 19th century as a variant of names like Melanie or Malvina, gaining popularity over time due to its regal and captivating nature.