Dog Names That Start With M

Former Top 5 choice in Slovenia that now sits below the Top 20.

Spelling variation of Mattan.

This evocative place-name is rising in popularity -- despite (or perhaps because of) the unfortunate association with an airplane that went missing in March 2014.

Prime pert-teenager name in midcentury TV shows, replaced by Maggie.

Manette might be a fresh way to spin Mary or Marie, but popular French Manon has more grace and heft. Manet takes Manette in an artistic direction.

A middle-aged, if not elderly, name associated with Israeli statesman and onetime prime minister Begin, this is a symbolic appellation for boys born on the holiday of Tishah-b'Ab.

An unusual spin on Mila and Milena.

You're really asking for it with this one.

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.

Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.

Intriguing spin on Margaret or Maggie, for admirers of French surrealist Rene Magritte.

Common transcription of Maria throughout Europe.

A bit grown-up for a tiny baby.

A nice meaning -- congruent with the recent vogue for names like Blessing -- helps offset this Hawaiian name's proximity to overused Makayla and McKenzie.

A unisex name in Hawaii, with great potential for cool nickname Ma(c)k.

Adds some spunk and Latin rhythm to mundane Martin.