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

MACKSON

Masculine

Rare American name of Scottish origin, derived from the surname MacKintosh or MacKensie meaning 'son of Mackay', which translates to 'son of fire'.

MACKSTON

Masculine

Distinctive Scottish name derived from Gaelic Mac an t-Sionnaich, meaning "son of the fair-haired one." It originated as a nickname for those with light hair during medieval Scotland's clan era.

MACKY

Masculine

Unisex name of African origin, specifically from the Fulani people, meaning 'strong' or 'to have strength'.

MACKYNZE

Feminine

Distinctive Scottish name derived from McKenzie, meaning 'son of Kenneth' or 'handsome'.

MACKYNZI

Feminine

Unique Scottish name derived from "MacEoghain," meaning "son of Eoghan" or "noble young warrior.

MACKYNZIE

Feminine

American name created by Miley Cyrus for her daughter, popularized since 2014, associated with strength and intelligence like the Irish surname McKenzie, despite lacking historical records or traditional meaning.

MACLAIN

Masculine

Unisex given name of Scottish origin, derived from "Magan Clann", meaning "son of the follower of St. Columba".

MACLAIN

Feminine

Maclain is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'MacLean', meaning 'son of Lean'. Historically used as a surname, it has gained popularity as a first name in recent years. It's associated with Clan Lean, one of Scotland's oldest Highland clans. Composed of 'mac' (meaning 'son of') and 'Lean' (likely derived from 'Oighrig Lean', meaning 'Lean's heir'), Maclain is pronounced 'ma-KLAY-in'.

MACLAINE

Masculine

Rare and elegant Scottish name meaning "son of John" or "son of Eolande".

MACLAINE

Feminine

Distinct Scottish male first name derived from 'Macaillin', meaning 'son of Colin'.

MACLAN

Masculine

Distinctive male given name of Scottish origin, meaning 'son of Lachlan', which translates to 'from the land of lochs' or 'land of lakes'. Its history dates back to the 13th century, with the Maclan clan holding significant territories in Argyllshire and being known for their bravery in battle.

MACLANE

Masculine

Distinctive Scottish name derived from "MacLachlainn," meaning "son of Lachlann," which translates to "land." It's a rare but notable name with a long, proud history in Scotland.

MACLAREN

Masculine

Rare yet notable Scottish name derived from "Mac Lachlainn," meaning "son of Lachlan." It originated in the Highlands of Scotland and was borne by chiefs of the MacLaren clan, known for their bravery and loyalty.

MACLAREN

Feminine

Unique Scottish name derived from "Mac Lachainn," meaning "son of Lachlan," which signifies "from the land of lochs.

MACLAY

Feminine

Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic surname MacClach, meaning "son of Claudius," with roots tracing back to Roman times.

MACLAYNE

Feminine

Distinctive Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic words 'magh' (plain) and 'lean' (spear), meaning "of the plain spear".

MACLE

Feminine

Rare Scottish given name derived from the surname MacLean, meaning "son of Lean," carrying historical significance as the name of one of Scotland's oldest Highland clans.

MACLEAN

Masculine

Scottish surname and given name of Gaelic origin, derived from 'Mac Leathan' meaning 'son of Lean'. It originates from the area around Mull and Morven in Scotland, with its clan known for bravery in battle, supporting Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Today, Maclean is popular as a given name to honor family history or the clan's warrior spirit.

MACLEN

Masculine

Rare Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic surname MacLean, meaning "son of Lean.

MACLIN

Feminine

Rare Scottish given name originating from the influential MacLean clan, meaning "son of Lean".

MACLIN

Masculine

Distinctive Scottish name derived from 'MacLean', meaning 'son of Lean'.

MACLOVIA

Feminine

Rare, Latin-derived female name meaning "the way of spots.

MACLOVIO

Masculine

Unique Spanish male given name derived from "maclovio," meaning "glorious battle.

MACLYN

Feminine

Irish-origin given name derived from the surname "Mac Liam," meaning "son of Liam," which translates to "helmet warrior.

MACLYN

Masculine

Unique Scottish given name, derived from the Gaelic surname MacLean, meaning "son of Lean" or "son of John.

MACLYNN

Feminine

Distinctive Scottish name derived from "Maganlann", meaning "of the enclosed field".

MACOLA

Feminine

Distinctive Italian name derived from 'maccola,' meaning 'stain' or 'spot,' symbolizing uniqueness.

MACOLM

Masculine

Malcolm is a Scottish name of Gaelic origin meaning 'devotee' or 'bald', popularized by King Malcolm II.

MACON

Feminine

Distinctive French name derived from "macius," meaning "large" or "strong.

MACON

Masculine

Rare American given name of Scottish origin, derived from a nickname for "son of a large or strong man." Its meaning is debated, but it may also reflect Gaelic influences. Notable figures like Robert McCormick Macon and Macon Leary have borne this distinctive name throughout history.

MACOY

Masculine

Macoy, of Scottish origin, means 'son of fair-haired' in Gaelic.

MACRAE

Masculine

Rare Scottish surname derived from "mac Raith," meaning "son of Raith." It belongs to the Clan Macrae, a sept of the influential Clan Chattan, known for their bravery and loyalty throughout history.

MACRAY

Masculine

Unique French given name derived from the occupational surname 'Macrai', meaning 'great vessel maker'.

MACRINA

Feminine

Greek feminine name meaning 'the blessed one', rooted in the word 'makarios'.

MACSEN

Masculine

Rare Welsh name derived from the ancient Celtic god Maccus, meaning "son of Maximus" or "greatest".

MACSON

Masculine

Rare yet distinguished French-origin name derived from the surname 'Maçon', meaning 'mason' or 'bricklayer'.

MACUS

Masculine

Latin-derived name, originally a family name (Macius), meaning "from Macedonia." Now widely used as a given name, particularly in Catholic countries like Spain and Italy. Notable bearer includes Saint Macus, a martyr from the 4th century.

MACY

Feminine

English given name derived from the word 'mace', meaning a heavy club weapon, signifying strength and power.

MACY

Masculine

American given name of English origin, derived from the surname Macy which means 'butcher' in Old French. While initially used primarily as a surname, it has become increasingly popular as a girl's name since the late 19th century, ranking among the top 1000 most popular names for girls in recent decades.

MACYE

Feminine

Unique French given name derived from "mâche," meaning "to chew," but unrelated to eating when used as a name. It is often associated with Paris' Galeries Lafayette and the iconic clock known as "la samaritaine.