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315 Greek Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter M

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Melodious and meaningful, girl names that start with the letter M offer a diverse array of choices to parents seeking the perfect name for their daughter. The letter M, with its symmetrical shape and soft sound, introduces names from across the globe. From classic choices like Mary and Margaret to more modern options like Mikayla and Myla, M names span centuries and continents. Famous bearers include trailblazers like Marie Curie and Malala Yousafzai. Whereas, Matilda Wormwood and Mulan are beloved fictional characters. M also lends itself to gender-neutral names like Morgen and Micha, offering flexibility for parents.

In the United States, M names have consistently ranked among the top choices for girls. According to the Social Security Administration, names like Megan and Mia have enjoyed popularity over recent decades, while timeless options like Mary have remained steadfast favorites for over a century 1. Featured here are M-girl names that include popular, modern, classic, unique, nature-inspired, mythological options, and more. Explore our list of names and let your imagination wander - your daughter's perfect name might be just an M away.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Maya	Girl	Illusion; Magic; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Good mother; Dame
Melody	Girl	Melody; Song
Margaret	Girl	Pearl
Melanie	Girl	Black; Dark; Dark-skinned
Margot	Girl	Pearl
Mya	Girl	Good mother; Foster mother; Dame
Maggie	Girl	Pearl
Madilyn	Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Melissa	Girl	Honey; Bee
Maisie	Girl	Pearl

Maia	Girl	Mother; Greater; Dame; Foster mother
Mae	Girl	A bitter pearl; The month of May; Mother; Lovable
Madilynn	Girl	One who is from Magdala; Tower
Megan	Girl	Pearl; Child of light
Melina	Girl	Honey; Bee
Monica	Girl	Advisor; Truth; Single; One; Counsel
Melany	Girl	Black; Dark
Meghan	Girl	Pearl
Maisy	Girl	Pearl
Marigold	Girl	Golden flower

Maddie	Girl	Of Magdala; Tower; Son of Maud
Miah	Girl	Dame; Good mother; Mine; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness
Meilani	Girl	Heavenly flower; Dark; Heavenly May
Myah	Girl	Water; Good mother; Illusion; Courage
Melani	Girl	Dark; Black
Margaux	Girl	Pearl
Maelynn	Girl	Princess; Chief; Month of May
Marjorie	Girl	Pearl
Mazie	Girl	Pearl; Lady; Mistress; Beloved; Sea of bitterness
Maleni	Unisex	Dark; Black; Sky; Heaven

Maite	Girl	Love; Beloved; To harvest
Maelyn	Girl	The month of May; Wished-for child; Beloved; Lake; Soft
Moira	Girl	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Fate
Miyah	Girl	Good mother; Foster mother; Dame; Illusion; Magic; Water; Mine
Melia	Girl	Ash tree; Honey
Margarita	Girl	Pearl; Daisy
Melinda	Girl	Beautiful honey; Sweet; Bee; Dark-skinned
Magdalene	Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Marguerite	Girl	Pearl
Maizy	Girl	Pearl

Mindy	Girl	Black; Dark; Bee; Sweet as honey; Honey
Maisey	Girl	Pearl
Maira	Girl	Gleam; Shine; Sparkle
Melodie	Girl	Melody; Song
Mayzie	Girl	Pearl
Maiya	Girl	Good mother; Circle; Increasingly; Illusion
Maelani	Girl	Heavenly; Dark; Black
Mailen	Unisex	Month of May; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother; Torch; Corposant
Melisa	Girl	Honeybee
Malinda	Girl	Bee; Black; Dark; Sweet; Honeybee; Gentle; Tender

Maylen	Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Beloved; Good mother; Dame; Of Magdala; Tower; Torch
Monique	Girl	Unique; Single; To advise
Maizey	Girl	Pearl
Macarena	Girl	The blessed one; Happy
Mairead	Girl	Pearl
Maylynn	Girl	Lovable; Pearl; Lake
Mayleen	Girl	Good mother; Beloved; Love; Torch; Moon
Melonie	Girl	Dark; Black
Monika	Girl	Advise; Unique; Single
Mylene	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Beloved; Torch; Moon

Maryellen	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Torch; Moon; Corposant
Melony	Girl	Black; Dark
Maleena	Girl	High tower; Strong and powerful woman
Maddalena	Girl	A woman who comes from the tower; Of Magdala
Marilena	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Myasia	Girl	Unique; Feminine; Modern
Marsai	Unisex	Spring; Further
Mamie	Girl	A pearl-like woman; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Meagan	Girl	Pearl
Marsali	Girl	Pearl; The god of war; Warlike; Male

Myia	Girl	Fly; Emerald
Meg	Girl	Pearl
Meilyn	Unisex	Greater; Sea of bitterness; Pearl
Mickayla	Girl	Who is like God?
Meaghan	Girl	Pearl
Margie	Girl	Pearl
Melena	Girl	Honey
Malaina	Unisex	Black; Dark
Masie	Unisex	Pearl
Margarette	Girl	Pearl

Mame	Girl	One who is considered a mistress of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Pearl
Margalit	Girl	Pearl
Mellie	Girl	Black; Dark; Honey; Bee; Sweet
Melly	Girl	Black, Dark
Missy	Girl	Bee; A young woman
Maive	Girl	Intoxicating; Wished for child; Rebelliousness
Melis	Unisex	Bee
Magdalyn	Girl	Of Magdala; Tower; From the town on the coast of the sea of Galilee
Margherita	Girl	Pearl
Meia	Girl	Strength; Rebelliousness; Son of Talmai

Melanee	Girl	Dark or olive-skinned person
Meleah	Girl	Ash tree; Beloved
Madalyne	Girl	From Magdala
Melyna	Girl	The one who is pleasant and appealing; Sweetheart; Dear
Meya	Girl	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Powerful; Strength; Magic; Illusion; Brilliant star of the ocean
Maise	Girl	Pearl
Mellina	Girl	Honey-like; Sweet
Melayna	Girl	Black; Dark
Milayna	Girl	Black; Dark
Marzena	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Pearl

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The popularity of Megan and Mia.
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Infographic: Top Greek Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter M

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

Greek Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter M(infographic)

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