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

Unique French given name derived from Occitan "marri," meaning "sad" or "unhappy." It's associated with the tragic legend of Marris, a young woman whose love for Guy de Marcilhac ended in tragedy due to her use of witchcraft.

Marissa is a unique and beautiful name of Italian origin, derived from Latin "Maria" meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness".

African origin given name derived from Swahili 'marisha', meaning 'happiness'.

Marissa is a unique and elegant Italian name derived from 'maris', meaning 'of the sea'. It signifies 'near the sea' or 'goddess of the sea', reflecting water's power.

Distinctive Latin name meaning "of Mars," the Roman god of war, signifying strength and courage.

Arabic female name derived from "marree", meaning "to desire" or "to yearn for".

Mark is an English name of medieval origin meaning "boundary" or "mark," originally given to individuals living near borders.

The French name 'Marron' means 'brown', originating from Middle Ages France where it was likely given to those with brown hair or clothing, or who worked with brown materials.

The name Mary has Latin roots, meaning "bitter sea," derived from the Hebrew Miriam. It holds significant religious importance, as it is the name of Jesus Christ's mother in Christianity. Popularized by the Normans after the 1066 conquest of England, Mary has been a widely-used and historically notable given name for centuries.

Rare American feminine given name, combining Hebrew 'Mary' (bitter sea or rebellious) and English 'Jane' (graced by God).

Irish name derived from Muirenn, meaning "sea-born," popular among ancient nobility and signifying oceanic strength and intelligence.

Latin-derived name of ancient Roman origin, signifying power, victory, and fertility; it is also the namesake of our planet's fourth rock.

Latin-origin name meaning 'warlike' or 'dedicated to the god of war', traditionally given to Roman boys to encourage courage.

Arabic female given name derived from 'marsad', meaning 'harbor' or 'port', signifying refuge and protection.

French name derived from Latin 'Martis', meaning 'of Mars', the Roman god of war.

African-origin name from Nigeria's Igbo ethnic group, meaning "rain" and connected to the goddess Mami Wata, symbolizing fertility and abundance.

Italian name derived from the Latin word "Marsi," referring to an ancient Italic tribe, and associated with the planet Mars. It evokes strength, valor, and determination.

Unique Scottish name derived from Gaelic "Màrsail," meaning 'of Mars.'

Unique African-American name created in honor of Mars, the Roman god of war, by Wynton Marsalis' grandfather.

Marchyll is a distinctive French-origin name believed to mean "marshal," historically referring to a high-ranking military officer overseeing cavalry, with a rich medieval history and rare usage today.

English given name with a unique origin. It derives from the Old English elements "mere" meaning lake or pool, and "denu" meaning valley. Marsden translates literally as 'valley by the lake'.

French-origin female name derived from 'mer', meaning 'sea'. It signifies 'of the sea' or 'born by the sea'.

Rare, Latin-origin masculine name derived from 'Mars', the Roman god of war, conveying strength and courage.

French origin unisex name derived from the historic city of Marseille in France, meaning "glory" or "boastful".

Distinctive French name meaning "marshy land," originating from the city of Marseille founded by Greek colonists around 600 BC.

Distinctive Persian name meaning 'deer', symbolizing grace, beauty, and strength.

Italian-derived feminine name, meaning "of Mars" from the Roman god of war, popularized by Giovanni Boccaccio's literary character.

Italian name derived from the French city Marseille, originally named Massalia by ancient Greek settlers. While not having an official meaning, it evokes strength and resilience due to its association with notable figures like Saint Marselinus. Today, it remains popular among Italian families proud of their heritage.

Distinctive French name derived from 'Marseilha', meaning Marseille. Its rarity adds to its allure.

Rare, elegant unisex Italian name derived from Marseille, France, meaning 'dedicated to Mars', the Roman god of war.

Spanish name derived from the Latin 'marcellus', meaning 'noble' or 'warlike'. It is often associated with strength and courage.

Italian-derived unisex name meaning "on the march," reflecting strength and power, historically used in Italy by military or noble families.

Rare Spanish origin name derived from Marsennus, combining 'mars' meaning warlike or god of war, with 'senius' meaning old, interpreted as 'warlike old man'.

Rare Italian name derived from 'marciato', meaning 'to march'.

Distinctive American given name derived from the English occupational surname Marsh, meaning "dweller by a marsh." It symbolizes connection to nature and wetlands.

English name derived from 'meresce', meaning 'marshy land' or 'marsh'.

Unique American female name, derived from the English word 'marsh', meaning 'low, wet land'. It gained steady usage throughout the latter half of the 20th century.

Distinctive female name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'martyr' or one who suffers persecution for their faith, yet conveys resilience and inner strength.

Uncommon African American given name derived from 'Marsha', suggested by author Fannie Hurst to signify strength, and 'ae' of unknown origin.

Marshay is a rare African American name, likely derived from Marsha or Marshal, potentially meaning 'unique young horse'.