Dog Names That Start With M

  1. Mirtha
    • Origin:

      Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "myrtle"
    • Description:

      The Dutch name is usually spelled Myrthe or Mirthe and pronounced meer-ta. But most English speakers will say it mer-tha and confuse the name with Martha, Bertha, or Myrtle.
  2. Matija
    • Origin:

      Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian variation of Matthias, Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      Thoroughly masculine in Central Europe, although it may be misconstrued as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.
  3. Makenzie
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Mackenzie
    • Meaning:

      "son of Kenneth"
    • Description:

      More and more variations of Mackenzie are joining the Top 1000.
  4. Maurelle
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "dark, elfin"
    • Description:

      New twist to the Maur- names, a bit cosmetic sounding.
  5. Momoko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "peach child"
    • Description:

      Momoko is a Japanese name meaning "peach child." It's also the name of a character in the popular Sailor Moon manga series.
  6. Magritte
    • Origin:

      French surname
    • Description:

      Intriguing spin on Margaret or Maggie, for admirers of French surrealist Rene Magritte.
  7. Malani
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Description:

      Girl names ending in lani are one of the hottest trends of recent years, thanks to the lilting and lyrical Hawaiian name Leilani. Leilani has inspired a number of offshoots, including Kehlani and Meilani.
  8. Merrigan
    • Origin:

      Irish surname, related to the sea
    • Description:

      A merry surname cousin of Kerrigan, could make a lively choice for a happy little girl.
  9. Moanna
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "ocean"
    • Description:

      In the 2006 film Pan's Labyrinth, Moanna is the name of a Spanish princess, but it's the Moana spelling that has become more famous of late, thanks to the eponymous Disney heroine.
  10. Manzo
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "third son"
    • Description:

      Strong and vital Asian birth order name.
  11. Manami
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "ocean"
    • Description:

      Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.
  12. Mailer
    • Origin:

      Occupational name, English or French
    • Meaning:

      "enameler"
    • Description:

      Mailer is one of the more unusual of the on-trend occupational surnames. Recommended for fans of the macho writer Norman Mailer.
  13. Miko
    • Meander
      • Origin:

        English from Greek
      • Meaning:

        "bend in a river"
    • Millaray
      • Origin:

        Mapuche (Chilean)
      • Meaning:

        "golden flower"
      • Description:

        This name has been in the Chilean popularity charts for a while. Millaray makes a good choice for those looking for a feminine floral name that manages to look and sound fresh and modern.
    • Mishal
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "source of light"
      • Description:

        A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound.
    • Maricel
      • Origin:

        Spanish and Filipino combination of Maria and Celia
      • Meaning:

        "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"
      • Description:

        Variant of Maricela
    • Mailys
      • Origin:

        French or Breton
      • Meaning:

        "chief or prince"
      • Description:

        Another female relative of Saint Mael.
    • Maca
      • Origin:

        Croatian, Serbian, and Slovene diminutive of Marija
      • Meaning:

        "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
      • Description:

        In Slovenia, Maca is more common as an independent name than its parent name Marija.
    • Miami
      • Origin:

        Place-name
      • Description:

        Miami -- or Florida, for that matter -- hasn't achieved the place-name stardom of southern sisters like Savannah and Georgia. Quincy Jones used it as his daughter KENYA's middle name.