Dog Names That Start With M

Variant of Marilla

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

This cute as a button name stems from the Goonayandi word for the sun and can be used as a unisex name.

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

Maori form of Matthew

Fanciful feminissima name created by L. Frank Baum for a character in The Patchwork Girl of Oz.

This Croatian name is the diminutive of Mira and Mirela.

This unisex Japanese name has dozens of possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.

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.

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

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