Frozen Fairytale
- Lystra
Origin:
Biblical place-nameDescription:
Anatolian city visited by Paul in the Bible, though risks sounding a tad antiseptic.
- Lilinor
- Lilivere
- Lilune
- Lilura
- Lirael
- Lumiere
- Lumikki
- Luminara
- Lunara
- Lunaria
- Lunella
- Lupina
- Magda
Origin:
German variation of MagdalenDescription:
On "Sex and the City," Magda was the elderly nanny from the old country -- which is what this name sounds like. While Magdalene and Magdalena are enjoying fresh life, Magda still feels dated.
- Mairwen
- Marguerite
Origin:
French variation of Margaret; also a flower nameMeaning:
"pearl; daisy"Description:
Marguerite is a classic French name with a remnant of old-fashioned Gallic charm; and is also a variety of daisy. Chic again in Paris, it's definitely ripe for revival here.
- Merewen
Origin:
Old EnglishMeaning:
"sublime delight"Description:
This Anglo-Saxon gem was borne by a few medieval women including Saint Merewen, Abbess of Romsey Abbey. It has also been used in literature, for example in Kit Berry's Stonewylde series. Merewen has the mellifluous vowels and Celtic charm of other current favorites like Elowen and Meredith.
- Minerva
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"of the mind, intellect"Description:
Minerva is the long-neglected name of the Roman goddess of wisdom and invention, the arts and martial strength, one of the mythology names for girls that might appeal to adventurous feminist parents. With Juno and Jupiter, she made the Capitoline triad, whose worship was at the very center of Roman religion.
- Minka
Origin:
Polish diminutive of Mina, short form of Wilhelmina, GermanMeaning:
"resolute protection"Description:
In the contemporary US, Minka attracted notice via actress Minka Kelly, who played the gorgeous Lyla on Friday Night Lights.
- Mistral