Female and male names starting with the letter "M" .

American literary name created by Langston Hughes for his novel "Not Without Laughter." It has no traditional meaning but holds cultural significance within African American communities and appeals to those seeking uniqueness.

Latin-derived feminine name meaning "from Melody Valley," associated with music and harmony.

Captivating female name of Latin origin, derived from "mel" meaning honey and "verine" meaning spring or brook, symbolizing "honey spring".

Uncommon English given name with unknown origins, possibly derived from Old English elements 'mel' meaning stain or spot, and 'beorhn' meaning bear, translating to 'spotted bear'. Alternatively, it may be a unique invention created by parents seeking an unusual name. Its meaning remains speculative and largely depends on individual interpretation.

Unique Latin-derived name that signifies improvement and positivity, with roots in the Latin word "melius," meaning "better.

Unique and captivating female name with Latin ('better') and Old French ('dark-haired' or 'from the dark place') origins, potentially also connected to the biblical name Melchior.

English name with Old French origins, derived from "Melvill". It was brought to England by the Normans in the 11th century and means "Evil's mill", likely referring to ownership rather than connotation.

English masculine given name derived from Old German 'maGill', meaning 'smooth brow' or 'chief'.

English name derived from Old French 'mel' (honey) and Germanic '-win' (friend), meaning 'honey-sweet friend' or 'protector.'

English name derived from the Old French "Melien," which originates from the Germanic "Malchibert." It means "council" and "bright, famous.

Rare yet elegant female name of Welsh origin, derived from Melangell meaning 'chief' or 'prince', conveying a sense of royalty and heritage.

Unique French-derived unisex name meaning "honey," originating from Occitan, associated with sweetness and pleasantness, popularized internationally despite not being widely used in France.

Unique French-origin given name, derived from 'melville,' which means 'bad fortune.' Though rare, it has gained popularity in English-speaking countries like the US and Canada due to its distinctiveness.

Rare yet captivating Latin-derived feminine name meaning "honey-sweet".

Uncommon given name with no widely recognized origin or meaning.

Distinctive given name of Jamaican origin, meaning "friend" or "companion," popularized in the U.S. by Elvis Presley despite predating his fame.

Melvita, derived from the Latin 'mel' meaning honeycomb, translates to 'little honeycomb'. A unique and beautiful feminine name, its origin dates back centuries.

Rare, unisex African American name with unclear origins and meanings, possibly derived from Hebrew "Melchizedek," but often used without specific significance. It was popularized in sports circles via Melvin "Melvon" Luster.

Uncommon yet significant African name of Igbo origin meaning "good fortune" or "happy destiny.

Welsh male given name meaning "chief" or "noble," derived from the old Welsh word "Meldwyn." It has been associated with leadership and strength throughout history, first appearing in Wales around the 7th century.

Welsh male given name derived from "Maelgwn," meaning "chief" or "prince.

Captivating Hebrew name derived from 'Mal'akhi', meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. It signifies divine communication and wisdom.

Hebrew name meaning "dream," often associated with divine inspiration in biblical tradition.

Distinctive Greek-origin feminine name meaning "bee," derived from "melissa.

French origin name derived from 'mélanie', meaning 'dark' or 'black'.

Unique Welsh name derived from Melangell, meaning "chief" or "prince".

Distinctive Welsh name meaning 'chief' or 'prince', popularized during medieval Wales as a title for high-ranking individuals.

Charming French girl's name meaning 'little honey'.

Unique Greek-derived name meaning 'bee,' associated with a mythical bee-nurturing nymph Melissa.

Intriguing, unique girl's name with unknown origins and no clear-cut meaning.

Mezlina is a unique Hebrew name meaning "dream" or "vision", with roots dating back to ancient Israel and having been used in various cultures around the world for centuries.

Unique French name derived from Latin "Maria," originally meaning "sea of bitterness" but often interpreted as "star of the sea." It was first used in medieval France for daughters of nobility and has since become popular among European royals, despite its rarity today.

Yoruba origin, means 'mother's sister' or 'aunt', reflecting the importance of family ties in African cultures.

Rare Greek female name derived from 'memon' (remember) and 'ee', conveying 'being mindful'.

Distinctive Latin-origin name derived from 'memoria', meaning 'memory' or 'remembrance'.

Unique female given name of Latin origin, translating directly to "memory," with historical roots traced back to ancient Rome and notable figures throughout history.

Unique American name created by author Zora Neale Hurston, with no explicit meaning but interpreted as emphasizing the significance of recalling past experiences and the individuals who've influenced our lives.

African origin, meaning 'remembrance' or 'reminiscence', popularized by Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin in the late 19th century.

American given name of rare occurrence, derived from the city in Tennessee inspired by its ancient Egyptian namesake. It holds meanings related to unity and harmony, reflective of pharaoh Menes who unified Upper and Lower Egypt, and has gained popularity through pop culture references such as Elvis Presley's friend in the film "Elvis".

Uncommon yet captivating unisex name of Egyptian origin, derived from the ancient city founded around 3100 BCE and named after the god Ptah. It symbolized power and divine rule in ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom period.