Boy Dog Names That Start With M

Mailer is one of the more unusual of the on-trend occupational surnames. Recommended for fans of the macho writer Norman Mailer.

Marvel is rising for both sexes, and this cheerful, melodic variation could appeal too.

Strong and vital Asian birth order name.

Adds some spunk and Latin rhythm to mundane Martin.

Commonly found in France — you're more likely to meet a Matthias in the US.

This attractive Scottish surname-name is found in Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove, as the surname of hero Augustus/Gus McCrae. Also spelled MacCrae or McRay among other variations, the meaning is variously given as son of grace or luck.

Too close to baloney.

When ordering a baby name, hold the mayo.

Menahem derives from a Hebrew word meaning "the comforter" King Menahem of the Old Testament did not live up to his name — he was one of Israel’s cruelest kings.

Most famous as a sci-fi action film starring Keanu Reeves, the word matrix actually derives from the Latin for "womb". Max could be a cool nickname.

Spelling variation of Mattan.

Malak is an Arabic and Turkish name high on the popularity list in several European countries on the girls' side.

Moody would work great as the name of Snow White's lost eighth dwarf friend, but we can't recommend it as a first name IRL. It was the last name of Harry Potter character Mad-Eye Moody, played by Brenden Gleason in the movies; his given name was Alastor. The bond credit rating company Moody's is likewise named for the surname of its founder, John Moody.

A little-known Hebrew name which ranks in the Top 100 in Israel.

Shows some promise via its connection to the growing interest in Ewan.