Female and male first names beginning with the letter “M”..

Marlice is a Dutch female given name meaning "little rebellious sea".

Marlicia is a unique Swahili name of African origin, meaning "harmony" or "peaceful", reflecting its historical use among East African families and its unisex nature.

Marlie is a modern, unique name created in the late 20th century, often seen as a blend of Marilyn and Marlene, but without direct historical or cultural heritage.

Marl functions as a shortened form of Marlene or Marilyn. It has Germanic origins derived from "maer" meaning fame or song, and "lind" meaning lime tree.

Marliegh is a unique Scottish female given name, derived from the Old English 'marsh-town', and popularized in recent years despite its unclear transition from surname to given name.

Marliene is a rare, French-derived feminine given name, created by combining "marli," meaning fishing net, with the feminine suffix "-ene.

Marlies is a rare, elegant Dutch name meaning "of the sea," traditionally used among maritime families.

Marliese is a rare German given name composed of "Mar," meaning "of the sea," and "Lies(e)," meaning "God is my oath.

Marlii is a unique Latin-derived female given name meaning 'seashell', symbolizing beauty, grace and elegance.

Marlika is a Slavic name derived from 'mar' meaning 'famous' or 'glorious', and 'lik' meaning 'people'. It translates to 'renowned among the people', suggesting elegance and grace.

Marlin is an English name derived from the Old English word "merry", meaning happy or joyful, originally a medieval English surname now used as a unisex given name, popularized by Samuel L. Jackson's character Jules Winnfield in "Pulp Fiction".

Marlina is an elegant Italian name derived from the Latin word 'margarita', meaning 'pearl'. It has been associated with nobility and refinement since the Middle Ages and has gained popularity through characters like Marlina in Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem 'Orlando Furioso'. Today, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique yet timeless name for their daughter.

Marlinda is a rare, intriguing name of Latin origin derived from "marmor," meaning "marble.

Marline is a rare French female name derived from "mer," meaning "sea," signifying "of or like the sea.

Marlis is a German-derived feminine name meaning "apricot," coined by poet Christian Friedrich Hebbel for his play "Der Diamant.

Marlisa is an elegant and distinctive Italian female name meaning 'pearl'.

Marlise is a rare French feminine given name derived from "Mar" (sea-born) and "lise" (laurel), translating to "born of the sea and laurel".

Marlisha is a rare but striking African name derived from the Swahili word "marli," meaning dove, symbolizing peace, love, and serenity. It gained popularity among African American communities during the 1970s and 80s.

Marliss is a rare yet captivating Greek name meaning "of marble," symbolizing luxury, durability, and beauty throughout history.

Marlissa is an uncommon yet intriguing name of unknown origin, often linked to Marissa or Melissa, potentially signifying 'dedicated to Mars' or 'honey'.

Marlita is a Spanish origin female given name derived from 'marlota,' meaning 'dress' or 'gown,' signifying elegance.

Marliya, an Australian Aboriginal feminine given name derived from the Warlpiri language, signifies 'woman' and represents strength, resilience, and harmony among women.

Marliyah is a captivating name of Arabic origin that means "song" or "melody", often associated with music, beauty, and harmony.

Marliz is a Latin-derived name, formed by merging Martha ("lady") and Liz/Liza (short forms of Elizabeth, "God is my oath"). Popular among Spanish nobility in the Middle Ages, Marliz conveys strength, durability, nobility, elegance, devotion, and loyalty. Today, it stands out due to its rarity.

Marlize is a rare Dutch given name derived from "marel," meaning song thrush, with a suffix suggesting possible origin as a surname.

Marlo, of Italian origin, means 'of Mars' in Latin, signifying strength and courage.

Marloe is a rare, unisex given name of German origin, derived from "Marlowe," meaning "driftwood" or "sea rock," with historical ties to both boys and girls.

Marlon is an African-derived name meaning "driftwood" or "from the hill by the lake", associated with notable figures like actor Marlon Brando and author Marlon James.

Marlou is a unique French name derived from the word for a small freshwater fish, symbolizing grace, agility, and adaptability.

Marlow is an English given name derived from the Old English word "myrlaw", meaning "driftwood" or "sandy point". It evokes images of nature and water, and gained prominence through Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart of Darkness". Today, it's a unique and meaningful choice for boys or girls.

Marlowe is an English name derived from "mer" meaning sea and "lēah" meaning clearing or meadow, translating to "sea meadow." It gained prominence through the Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe.

Marlus is a rare Latin-derived given name that means "of Mars," the Roman god of war.