Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "M" - page 160.
Meleni
Meet Meleni, a Hebrew-origin female given name meaning "dancer" or "song of a nightingale".
Melenia
Melenia is of Latin origin and means 'black' or 'dark', deriving from the Latin word 'melos'.
Melenie
Greek-derived name meaning 'dark' or 'black', popularized in France during the Middle Ages.
Melesa
Melesa: Unique Greek name meaning 'black', signifying strength & resilience
Melesha
Ethiopian Amharic unisex name meaning "with God," with a prestigious historical lineage and unique sound.
Melesia
Distinctive Greek female name derived from "melas," meaning "black," inspired by the goddess Hecate.
Melessa
Rare yet captivating Hebrew name derived from Melissa, meaning "honey bee.
Melessia
Captivating Greek feminine name meaning "bee," associated with the mythical nymph Melissia. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages in Greece, symbolizing sweetness and grace, before spreading throughout Europe.
Meleta
Rare yet beautiful Greek-origin female name meaning "honey-sweet", derived from the Greek word "meli" for honey, and associated with intelligence, creativity, and independence.
Melette
The name Melette has French origins and means 'little honey', denoting sweetness and endearment.
Meleyah
Unique Hebrew girl's name meaning "angels," derived from the Hebrew word "mal'akhim.
Melford
English unisex given name derived from Old English words meaning "princely ford" or "chief's crossing," originating as a surname for those living near a ford frequented by nobles.
Melfred
Rare Germanic male name meaning 'bringer of shining peace'.
Meliame
Captivating Hawaiian name derived from "malihini," meaning "new arrival." Popularized by Queen Ka'ahumanu, it signifies warmth, hospitality, and new beginnings.
Melian
Welsh feminine given name derived from "mel", meaning "chief" or "prince". It's associated with Queen Melian of Doriath in Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium and signifies strength and regal standing.
Melica
Rare, feminine Latin-derived name meaning "honey-sweet" with historical roots in ancient Rome signifying kindness and charm.
Melicent
Rare yet elegant feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "sweet song". It gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to its mention in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales", and it has been associated with nobility, beauty, and intelligence. The name also carries historical significance as it was borne by Saint Melicent, a 13th-century French nun and abbess. Despite its decreasing usage today, Melicent remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter.
Melicia
Rare yet captivating feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'melius', meaning 'better' or 'more excellent'.
Melieck
Rare and intriguing given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Meliek
Uncommon yet significant African name of Yoruba origin meaning "reconciliation" or "peace".
Melih
Turkish name derived from Arabic 'malih', meaning 'elegant' or 'beautiful'. It gained popularity in Turkey and beyond due to its attractive sound and meaningful origin, often used by families wishing to honor cultural roots with a modern moniker.
Melike
Meet Melike, a captivating feminine name with Turkish roots, meaning 'similar' or 'like', derived from Arabic 'mithal'. It's a historic name from the Ottoman Empire that's gained global recognition.
Melinah
Beautiful African name of Swahili origin meaning "sweetness".
Melinda
Greek-origin female name meaning 'gift of honey'.
Melindasue
Unique American given name, combining 'Melinda' (sweet protector) and 'Sue' (lily), with no historical or literary significance but notable for its distinctiveness.
Melindy
Unique Congolese name derived from Kikongo word 'melinda', meaning 'love' or 'affection'.
Meline
The charming name Meline is of French origin, meaning 'honey sweet' and tracing back to the 12th century in France, inspired by the Arthurian legend's fairy queen Melianthe.
Melinee
French-origin name derived from "mélanie," meaning "dark." Popularized by Saint Melanie, it stands out with its unique sound and historical significance.
Melio
Unique Greek name meaning 'better' or 'more excellent'.
Melique
Rare, unique name of African origin, typically associated with Nigeria's Yoruba people. Its meaning is believed to relate to beauty or grace, and it was traditionally used as an honorific title rather than a personal name.
Melisa
Latin-derived name meaning "honey bee", popularized in France during the Middle Ages.
Melisaa
Rare and beautiful feminine given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Hebrew or Greek words for 'bee', symbolizing industriousness and sweetness.
Melisande
Rare Greek-derived feminine given name meaning "honey sweet" or "dark honey", popularized through literature and predominantly used in French-speaking countries.
Melise
Melise: Hebrew origin, means "queen", inspired by Biblical figure Malis; today's variation is more commonly used among Jewish families seeking to maintain cultural heritage with a distinct name.
Melisha
Melisha, meaning 'queen' in Hebrew, is a timeless and captivating name with royal origins that has been embraced worldwide.
Melishia
Hebrew name meaning "song" or "melody," reflecting its musical origins and sweet sound.
Melisia
Greek-derived name meaning 'bee', associated with the Greek goddess Melissa who was the nurse of Zeus.
Meliss
Distinctive female name of Greek origin meaning "honeybee," reflecting industriousness and sweetness.
Melissa
Unique feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "honey bee," associated with sweetness and grace. It gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s and has been borne by notable individuals such as Melissa Etheridge.
Melissaann
Unique girl's name of Greek origin, derived from the word "melissa" meaning "honey bee", combined with the Irish suffix "-ann".