Dog Names That Start With M

  1. Madisyn
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Madison
    • Description:

      Both Madisyn and Madison have lost ground in recent years.
  2. Mayzel
    • Origin:

      German surname, Yiddish, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Mie
    • Origin:

      Danish, Norwegian diminutive of Marie, Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bitter; beauty; three"
    • Description:

      A sweet and simple nickname for Marie that could serve to freshen up the outdated full form.
  4. Menahem
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "the comforter"
    • Description:

      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.
  5. Malak
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "angel"
    • Description:

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

      Occupational name from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "sea-farer"
  7. Maloney
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "devotee of the church"
    • Description:

      Too close to baloney.
  8. Maxie
    • Mayo
      • Origin:

        Irish place-name
      • Meaning:

        "yew-tree plain"
      • Description:

        When ordering a baby name, hold the mayo.
    • Miamor
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "my love"
      • Description:

        A Spanish term of endearment that first appeared on the charts in 2005, and is slowly gaining traction.
    • Manet
      • Origin:

        French artist name
      • Description:

        Manet is the accessible, attractive name of an Impressionist great; it could be the next Monet.
    • Malibu
      • Origin:

        Ventureño Chumash, Native American
      • Meaning:

        "the surf sounds loudly"
      • Description:

        Malibu, the name of a California beach city, evokes sunshine, surfing, and glamour. With its fashionable "oo" sound — as seen in names like Luna and Ruby — Malibu is an unexplored place name worth considering.
    • Michi
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "path, road"
      • Description:

        Unisex Japanese name with broad appeal.
    • Martes
      • Madoka
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "tranquil"
      • Majo
        • Mattan
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "gift"
          • Description:

            Old Testament name that would make a nice alternative to Matteo.
        • Maor
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "a light"
          • Description:

            A little-known Hebrew name which ranks in the Top 100 in Israel.
        • Merrit
          • Origin:

            English surname
          • Meaning:

            "boundary gate"
          • Description:

            Merrit is a spelling variation of the more usual Merritt.
        • Mirko
          • Origin:

            Slavic
          • Meaning:

            "peace, world"
          • Description:

            Mirko is a diminutive version of Miroslav but is now given as a full name.