Girl Dog Names That Start With M

This Croatian name is the diminutive of Mira and Mirela.

Pretty and distinctive choice for poetry lovers.

Very confusing choice, even for your cat.

Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.

Only in use in the US since the late 1950s, Marivel may have originated as a creative spin on Marvel, perhaps influenced by Maribel, which has followed the same popularity trajectory (although much higher up the charts).

Variant of Maris

A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound. British broadcaster Mishal Husain is a notable bearer.

Common name in Japan, particularly among Gen X and Millennial women. In English, it sounds very close to the word "mommy."

A sort of Maisie-Hazel hybrid, likely influenced by the hit TV show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Actress Beverley Mitchell chose it for her daughter.

Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.

Cute but substantial short form, deriving from Maria. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

Mandara is one of those names that sounds like its meaning -- and calm is certainly a quality worth courting in a child.

The mixed-race heroine of one of Gertrude Stein's Three Lives searches for knowledge and power.

Trendy Spanish island makes for trendy girls' name.

This Myrtle variation may not be the most melodious choice but it does have that appealing nature meaning.

Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.

Popular dog name in the 17th century. It would still be cute today—on a dog, that is.