A - Z All My Favorite Names

  1. Modesty
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "modesty"
    • Description:

      Modesty is a virtue name dating to Roman times, but never widely used, except for hot 1960s movie spoof heroine, Modesty Blaise, based on a comic strip.
  2. Monday
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Not most people's favorite day, but a pretty name.
  3. Moon
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      The original oddball celebrity baby name, via Frank Zappa's daughter Moon Unit, who claims she's always liked it.
  4. Moss
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Moses"
    • Description:

      This evocative green nature name, heard much more frequently as a surname, is associated with playwright Moss Hart (born Robert), who co-wrote (with George S. Kaufman) such enduring Broadway comedies as The Man Who Came to Dinner and You Can't Take it With You.
  5. Mossie
    • Description:

      Mossie is a feminine name with Irish origins, traditionally used as a nickname for Maurice (for males) or Maureen (for females). In Irish contexts, it's pronounced more like 'MOH-shee' and has been used as an independent given name for generations, particularly in rural communities. The name has a gentle, vintage quality reminiscent of simpler times. Outside Ireland, Mossie might evoke associations with moss—the soft green plant—lending nature-inspired overtones. While uncommon in most English-speaking countries today, it retains usage within Irish families honoring heritage. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its soft sounds and diminutive ending, making it feel simultaneously quaint and affectionate. Mossie represents a connection to Irish naming traditions while maintaining a distinctive character.
  6. Mozart
    • Origin:

      German musical name
    • Description:

      A daring middle name possibility for classical concertgoers. Alternatives are Wolfgang and Amadeus.
  7. Music
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      A musical name without much rhythm or harmony.
  8. Myles
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Miles, English form of Latin and Old German
    • Meaning:

      "soldier and merciful"
    • Description:

      This alternate spelling of Miles has its fans, among them Myles-parents Eddie Murphy and Lars Ulrich. Pro basketball player Myles Turner uses this spelling. The Myles spelling is also associated with Pilgrim Myles Standish and so can make one of the classic Thanksgiving baby names.
  9. Mystery
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Pretty sound, provocative meaning, but a little over-the-top.
  10. Magique
    • Masky
      • Mayhem
        • Meadowsweet
          • Meimadeline
            • Mello
              • Memory
                • Meow
                  • Merella
                    • Midsummer
                      • Midwinter