Dog Names That Start With M

  1. Masuyo
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "increase + generation; increase + gift"
    • Description:

      Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.
  2. Mulberry
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

      As a name, it's linked to Sir Mulberry Hawk, a character in Charles Dicken's Nicholas Nickleby.
  3. Mochi
    • Mama
      • Origin:

        English word name
      • Description:

        Very confusing choice, even for your cat.
    • Marron
      • Masa
        • Madoka
          • Origin:

            Japanese
          • Meaning:

            "tranquil"
        • Mirando
          • Origin:

            Spanish
          • Meaning:

            "marvelous"
          • Description:

            While the female version, Miranda, has long been popular, maybe it's time to consider the equally attractive male version.
        • Mariner
          • Origin:

            Occupational name from Latin
          • Meaning:

            "sea-farer"
        • Mallorca
          • Origin:

            Spanish place-name
          • Description:

            Trendy Spanish island makes for trendy girls' name.
        • Marivel
          • Origin:

            English invented name
          • Meaning:

            "marvel"
          • Description:

            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).
        • Mincho
          • Maiya
            • Manning
              • Origin:

                Irish surname
              • Meaning:

                "monk"
              • Description:

                For football fans who have decided Peyton has become too feminine. Or they could look to brother Eli for inspiration.
            • Matana
              • Origin:

                Feminization of Matan, Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "gift"
              • Description:

                The feminine form of Matan, a classic Hebrew name perfect for a long wished-for baby.
            • Mateja
              • Origin:

                Feminine variation of Matej, Slovak, Slovene, and Croatian
              • Meaning:

                "gift of God"
              • Description:

                Slovak cognate of Mattea.
            • Minto
              • Origin:

                Japanese
              • Meaning:

                "mint"
              • Description:

                This unisex Japanese name can be formed by many combinations of kanji, but the most oft-cited meaning is intuitive for English speakers — "mint."
            • Mishal
              • Origin:

                Arabic
              • Meaning:

                "source of light"
              • Description:

                A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound. British broadcaster Mishal Husain is a notable bearer.
            • Mea
              • Momiji
                • Origin:

                  Japanese
                • Meaning:

                  "autumn colors"
                • Description:

                  Cute and wearable.