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300 Girl Names That Start With M With Meanings

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I’ve always had a soft spot for girl names that start with M.

Maybe it’s because so many of them feel effortlessly pretty.

There are timeless names like Margaret to modern favorites like Mila, unique names like Mireya as well as bold choices like Moxie. There’s a surprising amount of variety packed into this one letter.

So, if you’ve been looking for baby girl names that start with M, you’re bound to find a name you love among these 300 options.

I’ve also included meanings and pronunciations where helpful, making it easier to discover a name that feels just right for your little one.

Let’s dive in 💕

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Find 300 girl names that start with M, including cute, rare, prettiest, short, long & unique baby girl names that start with M with meanings.

Cute Girl Names That Start With M

These sweet and charming names feel playful and adorable.

  1. Mabel – lovable
  2. Maggie – pearl
  3. Maisie (MAY-zee) – pearl
  4. Mila (MEE-lah) – gracious, dear
  5. Millie – gentle strength
  6. Minnie – of the mind
  7. Molly – star of the sea
  8. Mimi – beloved
  9. Macy – hill
  10. Margo – pearl
  11. Marlie – pleasant wood
  12. Mya (MY-uh) – great
  13. Mia (MEE-uh) – mine
  14. Mika (MEE-kah) – beautiful fragrance
  15. Miko – beautiful child
  16. Mavis – songbird
  17. Merry – joyful
  18. Minnie – tiny (traditional nickname use)
  19. Milaine – little angel
  20. Maddie – high tower

Prettiest & Elegant Girl Names That Start With M

These names feel graceful, romantic, and timeless.

  1. Madeline – high tower
  2. Madeleine – woman of Magdala
  3. Magnolia – flowering tree
  4. Mariana – grace + bitter
  5. Mariella – drop of the sea
  6. Maribel – beautiful Mary
  7. Marigold – golden flower
  8. Marisol – sea and sun
  9. Marielle – star of the sea
  10. Marina – from the sea
  11. Marissa – of the sea
  12. Marlena – graceful
  13. Melanie – dark, mysterious
  14. Melody – song
  15. Mercedes – mercies
  16. Meredith – great ruler
  17. Mirabella – wonderful beauty
  18. Mirabelle – marvelous
  19. Miranda – worthy of admiration
  20. Mireille (mee-RAY) – to admire

Rare & Unique Girl Names That Start With M

Looking for something uncommon and distinctive?

  1. Maelle (mah-ELLE) – princess
  2. Maelis – chief, prince
  3. Maevyn – songbird
  4. Mahala – tender
  5. Mairead (ma-RAID) – pearl
  6. Malou – famous warrior
  7. Malin (mah-LIN) – little strong warrior
  8. Malva – mallow flower
  9. Manon (mah-NON) – wished-for child
  10. Marcelline – little warrior
  11. Marzena – beloved
  12. Mattea – gift of God
  13. Maura – great
  14. Maxima – greatest
  15. Meilani (may-LAH-nee) – heavenly flower
  16. Meliora – better
  17. Melisande – strong in work
  18. Merritt – boundary gate
  19. Milena – gracious, dear
  20. Minerva – goddess of wisdom

Short Girl Names That Start With M

Short names are trendy, modern, and easy to spell.

  1. Mae – pearl
  2. May – spring month
  3. Mara – bitter
  4. Mira – wonderful
  5. Mina – love
  6. Minae – flower
  7. Mika – new moon
  8. Minae – blossom
  9. Mimi – beloved
  10. Mya – great
  11. Mona – noble
  12. Mila – gracious
  13. Mirae (mee-RYE) – future
  14. Miel – honey
  15. Mavi – blue
  16. Marae – meadow
  17. Maci – weapon
  18. Miri – wished-for child
  19. Malu – peaceful
  20. Mazi – child

Long & Sophisticated Baby Girl Names That Start With M

If you love elegant, statement names, these are stunning.

  1. Magdalena – woman of Magdala
  2. Magnifica – magnificent
  3. Marcelina – little warrior
  4. Marcellina – dedicated to Mars
  5. Marguerite – pearl
  6. Mariangela – angel of Mary
  7. Marietta – little Mary
  8. Mariposa – butterfly
  9. Maristella – star of the sea
  10. Marlisette – little warrior
  11. Marquita – noble lady
  12. Matilda – mighty in battle
  13. Maximiliana – greatest
  14. Melisandra – honey strength
  15. Melodia – melody
  16. Michaela – who is like God
  17. Millicent – strong in work
  18. Mirabella – wonderful
  19. Mirandella – admirable
  20. Montgomery – mountain

More Beautiful Girl Names That Start With M

  1. Mabeline – lovable
  2. Mabry – meadow
  3. Macaria – blessed
  4. Maciara – gift
  5. Madalyn – high tower
  6. Maddalena – woman of Magdala
  7. Madigan – little dog
  8. Madisyn – son of Maud
  9. Madrona – motherly
  10. Maeva – welcome
  11. Magaly – pearl
  12. Magenta – vivid color
  13. Mahina – moon
  14. Maia – mother goddess
  15. Maialen – beloved
  16. Maida – maiden
  17. Maika – beloved
  18. Maire – star of the sea
  19. Maisa – walking proudly
  20. Malaya – free
  21. Malayah – free
  22. Maleah – queen
  23. Malena – tower
  24. Malika – queen
  25. Malinda – gentle
  26. Mallory – unfortunate
  27. Malorie – unlucky
  28. Malta – refuge
  29. Mana – spirit
  30. Mandisa – sweet

Modern & Trendy Girl Names That Start With M

  1. Maren – sea
  2. Mari – beloved
  3. Maria – bitter
  4. Mariah – of the sea
  5. Mariam – beloved
  6. Marianna – grace
  7. Marianne – grace
  8. Maribeth – sea of bitterness
  9. Maricel – beautiful
  10. Marielle – star of the sea
  11. Marinda – admired
  12. Maris – sea
  13. Maritza – little Mary
  14. Marjorie – pearl
  15. Marla – star of the sea
  16. Marlee – pleasant meadow
  17. Marlen – little warrior
  18. Marlowe – driftwood
  19. Marni – rejoice
  20. Marsha – lady

International Girl Names That Start With M

  1. Marta – lady
  2. Martine – warlike
  3. Maryam – beloved
  4. Masako – elegant child
  5. Mayumi – true beauty
  6. Meera – ocean
  7. Megumi – blessing
  8. Mei – beautiful
  9. Meilin – beautiful jade
  10. Melina – honey
  11. Meryem – beloved
  12. Micaela – who is like God
  13. Midori – green
  14. Mikaela – who is like God
  15. Milan – gracious
  16. Milagros – miracles
  17. Milana – gracious
  18. Mireya – admired
  19. Mirela – admirable
  20. Misaki – beautiful blossom

Even More Unique Baby Girl Names That Start With M

  1. Misty – morning dew
  2. Monet – advisor
  3. Monroe – mouth of the river
  4. Montana – mountain
  5. Morena – brown-haired
  6. Morgan – sea-born
  7. Morgana – sea circle
  8. Murphy – sea warrior
  9. Myla – merciful
  10. Myra – beloved
  11. Myriam – sea of bitterness
  12. Myrna – beloved
  13. Myrtis – myrtle plant
  14. Myrtice – myrtle
  15. Myrtiselle – flower
  16. Myah – great
  17. Mylene – gracious
  18. Myrella – admirable
  19. Mysha – happy
  20. Mystique – air of mystery

Final 110 Girl Names That Start With M

  1. Madella – tower
  2. Madiera – wood
  3. Madilyn – high tower
  4. Maegan – pearl
  5. Maellea – princess
  6. Maeson – stoneworker
  7. Maevie – songbird
  8. Magdala – tower
  9. Mahogany – rich wood
  10. Mairin – little Mary
  11. Maisyn – pearl
  12. Makena – happy one
  13. Makenzie – child of Kenneth
  14. Makenna – happy one
  15. Malani – gentle
  16. Malayah – free spirit
  17. Malea – flower
  18. Maleni – tower
  19. Malikae – queen
  20. Malisa – honeybee
  21. Mallie – bitter
  22. Mallyn – little warrior
  23. Malvina – smooth brow
  24. Manda – worthy of love
  25. Mandolin – musical instrument
  26. Manuela – God is with us
  27. Marabeth – sea of bitterness
  28. Maranda – admirable
  29. Marcea – warlike
  30. Marchesa – noblewoman
  31. Marcina – warrior
  32. Marcella – little warrior
  33. Marcellina – little warrior
  34. Marciella – warlike
  35. Marella – shining sea
  36. Marely – sea meadow
  37. Marena – sea
  38. Marenelle – sea light
  39. Maretta – lady
  40. Marfa – lady
  41. Margaux – pearl
  42. Margarita – pearl
  43. Mariama – beloved
  44. Mariangely – angel
  45. Mariannae – grace
  46. Maricella – beautiful
  47. Maricruz – Mary of the cross
  48. Maridel – sea valley
  49. Marigene – pure
  50. Mariellea – star of the sea
  51. Mariettae – little Mary
  52. Marilena – shining sea
  53. Marilin – beloved
  54. Marinella – little sea
  55. Marinette – little sea
  56. Maripaz – peace
  57. Marisela – sea and sun
  58. Marisella – sea star
  59. Maristela – star of the sea
  60. Maritzae – little Mary
  61. Marivel – miracle
  62. Marjoria – pearl
  63. Markella – dedicated to Mars
  64. Marlenna – little warrior
  65. Marlina – tower
  66. Marlisa – honey
  67. Marlo – driftwood
  68. Marlynn – lake
  69. Marquette – warlike
  70. Marquitae – noble
  71. Marsali – pearl
  72. Marshae – lady
  73. Marsella – warlike
  74. Marsellae – warlike
  75. Martella – lady
  76. Martika – warlike
  77. Maryella – star of the sea
  78. Maryelle – beloved
  79. Marylin – beloved
  80. Masielle – beautiful
  81. Mattea – gift of God
  82. Mattison – son of Matthew
  83. Maureen – star of the sea
  84. Maverick – independent
  85. Maxine – greatest
  86. Mayella – beautiful
  87. Maylene – beloved
  88. Mayra – beloved
  89. Mayzee – pearl
  90. Mazie – pearl
  91. McKenna – happy one
  92. Meadow – grassland
  93. Mechelle – who is like God
  94. Medora – gift
  95. Meesha – joyful
  96. Melania – dark
  97. Melba – slender
  98. Melicent – strong
  99. Melinda – gentle
  100. Melissa – honeybee
  101. Melita – honey
  102. Mellie – gentle
  103. Melrose – rose meadow
  104. Melvina – smooth brow
  105. Memphis – enduring
  106. Mercedes – mercies
  107. Mercy – compassion
  108. Merida – honored
  109. Merilyn – beloved
  110. Merryn – joyful

Final Thoughts on Girl Names That Start With M

I hope this list of 300 girl names that start with M helped you discover a few favorites and maybe even the perfect name for your little girl.

As a mom, I know how exciting and overwhelming baby name hunting can feel. One minute you’re certain you’ve found “the one,” and the next you’re adding ten more names to your list!

Take your time, say the names out loud, imagine calling them across the playground, and trust your instincts. The right name often has a way of standing out when you least expect it.

Wishing you so much joy as you continue your baby-naming journey and find a name you’ll love for years to come.

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