Female and male names starting with the letter "M" .
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MARYJUNE
FeminineEnglish name derived from 'Mary' (Latin for 'sea of bitterness') and 'June', the sixth month, combining strength and freshness.
MARYKA
FeminineRare yet captivating Polish feminine name with roots in the Middle Ages, derived from "mary" meaning 'bitter', symbolizing resilience amidst adversity.
MARYKATE
FeminineElegant Irish feminine name derived from "Máiríad", meaning "Lord of the Sea".
MARYKATHERINE
FeminineUncommon Irish name composed of Mary ("sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness") and Katherine ("pure" or "innocent"), with a rich history dating back to biblical figures Miriam and Saint Catherine.
MARYKATHLEEN
FeminineIrish-origin female name composed of 'Mary' meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness", and 'Kathleen', derived from the Greek 'Aikaterine', meaning "pure" or "clear".
MARYKATHRYN
FeminineIrish name composed of 'Máire' meaning "bitter sea" or "star of the sea", and 'Kathryn', derived from Greek 'Aikaterine' meaning "pure".
MARYKAY
FeminineUnique Irish name created by combining 'Mary' (Hebrew, meaning 'sea of bitterness') and 'Kay' (short for Katherine, Greek, meaning 'pure').
MARYKAYE
FeminineMid-20th-century American coinage combining Hebrew 'Mary' (rebelliousness/wished-for child) and English Kaye (pure/chaste).
MARYKE
FeminineUnique Dutch feminine name derived from Maria, meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness," and often associated with the Virgin Mary. It has been popular in the Netherlands for centuries and can be spelled variously as Maryke, Marike, Mariake, or Marijke.
MARYL
FeminineUnique Welsh given name of ancient origin, meaning 'pearl', popularized by Welsh nobility since the 12th century.
MARYLA
FeminineBeautiful Polish name derived from Maria, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness', and considered a diminutive form of Maria.
MARYLAN
FeminineUncommon Irish female given name derived from the surname 'O'Mara', meaning 'greatly popular'. It was traditionally passed down through Irish families to honor ancestors.
MARYLAND
MasculineEnglish female given name meaning "of Our Lady's Land," referencing the Virgin Mary.
MARYLAND
FeminineEnglish female given name derived from 'the land of Mary', honoring the Virgin Mary, and popularized during the Middle Ages.
MARYLANE
FeminineDistinctive female given name of Irish origin derived from the ancient Irish surname 'O'Mara', meaning 'great sea'.
MARYLEA
FeminineUncommon yet striking Irish feminine given name derived from the Gaelic word "Mairghle," meaning "marine.
MARYLEAN
FeminineIrish feminine given name derived from 'Máirleithín', meaning 'little sea' or 'small wave'.
MARYLEE
FeminineRare American name created in the early 20th century by combining Mary ('bitter sea' or 'rebelliousness') and Lee (unisex).
MARYLEN
FeminineUnique Latin-derived given name combining 'Maria' meaning 'sea' or 'rebelliousness', and Helen, with no significant historical figures attached but gaining recent popularity for its elegance and uniqueness.
MARYLENA
FeminineGreek-derived name composed of 'Mary' (sea of bitterness) and 'Eleni' (torch), translating to "rebellious shining light".
MARYLENE
FeminineRefined French given name derived from Marie, which means 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness', but it also symbolizes purity and devotion due to its association with the Virgin Mary. It has been widely used in France since medieval times and has gained global popularity over centuries.
MARYLIN
FeminineThe name Marilyn is of English origin, meaning 'rebel' or 'song of the sea', derived from Old English words 'maer' and 'lin'. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century due to actress Marilyn Monroe.
MARYLINDA
FeminineDistinctive Latin-derived name combining Maria ("sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness") and Linda ("gentle" or "soft"), meaning "sea of bitter tears" or "rebellious lady.
MARYLINE
FeminineCaptivating French feminine name composed of Marie ("sea" or "rebelliousness") and -line (suffix), with historic roots dating back to the Middle Ages.
MARYLINN
FeminineAmerican coined name, a harmonious blend of Mary (Latin for "wished-for child") and Lynn (Welsh for "from the lake"), resulting in a distinctive yet historic moniker.
MARYLISA
FeminineUnique French feminine given name composed of "Marie," meaning 'sea' or 'rebelliousness,' and "Lys," derived from the Greek word 'lilium', signifying 'lily'. Thus, Marylisa can be interpreted as either 'rebellious lily' or 'lily of the sea'.
MARYLIZ
FeminineFrench-origin name created by combining Marie ("star of the sea") and Elizabeth ("God is my oath"), symbolizing hope, grace, and divine promise.
MARYLN
FeminineThe English-origin name Marilyn is a combination of Mary ('sea of bitterness' or 'beloved') and Lynn ('from the lake'), meaning 'beautiful like the sea.'
MARYLOIS
FeminineRare French name derived from "Marie" meaning "sea of bitterness" or "star of the sea," with "-lois" meaning "like" or "similar to." Once popular among noble families, it now stands out as a distinctive choice.
MARYLON
FeminineRare and captivating name of unknown origin, potentially blended from Mary ('sea of bitterness') and Lyon ('from Lyon'), but its true meaning remains mysterious.
MARYLOU
FeminineDistinctive French-origin feminine given name coined by Jack Kerouac for his novel "On the Road," symbolizing independence and nonconformity despite unclear meaning.
MARYLOUISE
FeminineDistinctive French name combining "Marie" meaning 'sea' or 'rebelliousness', and "Louise" derived from 'Ludwig', translating to 'renowned in battle'.
MARYLU
FeminineBeautiful feminine name of Spanish origin composed of Maria ("sea of bitterness" or "star of the sea") and Lucia ("light").
MARYLUE
FeminineDistinctive American female given name, likely coined by actress Mary Lou Whitney in the mid-20th century, though its origin is unconfirmed and meaning unknown.
MARYLUZ
FeminineUnique and captivating Spanish name composed of 'María', meaning 'sea' or 'bitter sea', and 'Luz', meaning 'light'. Together, they form 'Sea of Light'.
MARYLYN
FeminineEnglish variant of Marilyn, combining the Hebrew 'Mary' (sea of bitterness/rebelliousness) and English 'Lynn' (from the lake), making its meaning "bitter lake" or "rebellious lake".
MARYLYNN
FeminineUnique and captivating Irish name derived from Mairead, meaning "marrow" or "pearl," and associated with Mary, the Latin form of Miryam, bearing the meanings "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." Popularized during the Victorian era, this timeless name retains its elegance and strong Irish heritage while remaining uncommon today.
MARYLYNNE
FeminineCaptivating French-English hybrid name derived from Marie ("sea of bitterness") and Lynn (Welsh for "leader" or "crown"), signifying either "bitter sea leader" or "crowned bitter sea".
MARYMAE
FeminineUncommon yet meaningful feminine name derived from ancient Celtic "Mairghe Mhaoil," translating to "pearl of the sea.
MARYMAR
FeminineUncommon yet intriguing Irish name composed of 'Mairi' and 'Mara', both signifying 'the sea,' thus interpreted as 'of the sea of the sea.'