British girl names starting with M

Greek in origin and meaning "pearl," Margaret has a royal history and many nicknames, from Maggie to Greta.

Latin for “lovable,” Mabel was a Top 20 charmer in the Victorian era and is making a spirited comeback.

A sweet vintage name tied to the month of May and the Roman goddess Maia, Mae is both minimalist and nostalgic.

This classic English name meaning "high tower" gained lasting appeal through literature and the well-loved Madeline children's series.

Originally a medieval pet form of Mary, Molly means "bitter" and remains a friendly, familiar name with Irish and literary links.

Sea of Sorrow, Scraped, Prophetess, Drop

Who is Like God

Child of Light, The Pearl, Flower Name

Greatest, Great Woman

Modern, Combination of Mary and Ellen, Wished for Child, Bitterness

Helmet, Offered to the Lord, Composition, Will

Pearl, Diminutive of Margaret

Composition Of: 'Power', Battle Maiden, Fight, Powerful Warrior

Form of Mildred, Gentle Strength, Honey, Bee

Who is Loved, Beauty, Mine, Bitterness

Princess of the Sea, Bitter, T, Wished-for Child

Dedicated to Mars, Warlike, Female Version of Marcellus, Warring

Strong in War, Fight, Powerful Warrior, Might

Inspired By the Eponymous Roman Goddess of Wisdom, Kluge, Mind, Intellect

Bright Sea, Sea-Born

Maredudd, Sea Lord, Wealth and Work

The Pearl, Variant of Margaret

Mavis, A Small Bird, Song Thrush, Songbird

An Aromatic, Symbol of Victory, Botanical Name, The Myrtle is a Dark Green Shrub with Pink or White Blossoms

The Pearl

Of Magdala, Villager of Galilee

One with Big Eyes

Midwife, Work, Wet Nurse, Durga

Village In Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene, Woman from Magdala, Tower

Star of the Sea, Sea-bright, Myrrh

Grace, Favor, Price, Mercy

Of a Thousand Saints, Work Strength, English Cognate of Melisande, Industrious

Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier

From the Red Swamp, From the Mouth of the Roe

Rebellion, Wished-for Child, Star of the Sea, Little Mary

Foggy, Sweet, Surgery, Misty

Dark, Sea of Bitterness, Moorish, Great

Unfortunate, Army Counsellor, My Glory, Unhappy

Magnolia, Ornamental Tree with White Flowers, Fragrant

Sailor of the Sea

Abbreviation of Mary, Pearl, Bitter, Beloved

Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery, Mountain

Of Magdala

From the High Tower, Lena, Magdalena, Variant of Marlene

Sister, Star, The Word Mirjam with the Meaning Bitterness, Sea of Sorrow

Pet Name for Marilyn or Miriam, I am, Star of the Sea, Helmet

Child of Light, Daisy Flower, Pearl

Little Famous One, Deserving, Boundary Gate

Latinate Female Version of Michael, Gift from God, Like the Lord

Forbearance, Wages, Merciful, Compassion

Of the Sea, Remarkable, Dedicated to God Mars, War Like

Bitter, Star of the Sea, Bitterness

Unique, Warn, Hermit, Recluse

God's Gift, Son of the Mighty Warrior

Drained Lake, Rebellion, Bitterness, Daughter of Mary

Princess of the Sea, Wished for Child, Little Bitter, Rebelliousness

One who Grinds Grain, Surname, Miller

Lady, Mistress of the House, Might, Strong in War

Combination of Mary and Ann, Bitter

Son of Coinneach

Pr, Of the Sea, Warlike, Protector of Man

Strong in War, Composition Of: 'Power', 'Struggle', Might

Son of Maurice, Son of the Servant of Mary

Council, An Office in the Army, Senior, Spear

Beloved, Friendly, Shining Star

Sea, From the Hill By a Lake

The Biblical Mary Magdalene Came from Magdala Area Near the Sea of Galilee, Bitter, Of Italy, High Tower

Diminutive of Margaret, Strong and Capable, Precious, Pearl

Bitterness, Queen

Power, Hardy, Hard Strength, Powerful

Beloved or Someone to be Loved, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, Tuberose

Strength and Shield, Fight, Might

The Tree Whose Sap is Distilled Into Sweet Syrup

Sea of Bitterness, Drop, Beloved, Wished-for Child

Little Hammer, God of War Mars Ordained

Admirable, Wonderful

Diminutive of Margaret, The Pearl, Great and Mighty, Love

Pearl, Scottish Form of Margaret

Ruler of the Sea, Famous Power, Maurice, Dark Skinned

Bringer of Light, Headman, Farmer, Greater

From Mars, Female Version of Marcellus, Martial, Warlike

Who is Like God

Of the Sea

Reference to Biblical Mary Magdalene, Of Magdala, One who is Elevated, Villager of Galilee

Bitter, Variant of Marlene Woman from Magdala

Strength and Shield, Fight, Might

Lovable

Surname, Mack's Well, Dweller by the Spring, Greatest

Who is Like Yahweh?

Last Name

Shining Sea, A Bird, Form of Merle, Blackbird

Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make

Consecrated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)

From the Town Near the Moor

Domain Belonging to Maccius, Mattea, Derived from Medieval Male Form of Matthew, Weapon

Bitterness, Pearl

The Son of Flann

Female Version of Michael, Who, Like God

Warlike, Form of Martin, Like Mars, Lady

Love, Melissa, Dark Beauty, -Inda

Miracles

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

Warlike, Warring, Dedicated to God Mars, Female Version of Marcellus

Of the Sea Which Belong, Underwater

Gentle Strength, Loving, People, Helper to the Priest

From the High Tower, Woman from Magdala

Form of Merle, Famous, Shining Sea, Sea-bright

Battle-mighty, Fight, Strength, Powerful Battler

Worthy of Love, The Lovely, Gracious, Lovable

Seen By Yahweh, Seen By Yahweh Bitterness of Yahweh

Who is Like Yahweh?

By the Sea

Villager of Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene, Woman from Magdala, High Tower, Young

Who is Like God, Root, Moon

Mathilde, Composition Of: 'Power', Strength and Shield, 'Struggle'

God with Us, The Lord is Among us

Sea of Bitterness, My God is Abundance, Wished-for Child, God's Promise

Princess of the Sea, Affection, Tender

Wonder, Miracle, Via Old French Merveille = Wonder, Surprise, Miracle from Latin Mirabilia = Wonderful Things, Wonder

Mars, Warrior

Variant of Marlenel, Pleasant Wood, Woman from Magdala

The Mogra, Queen, Owner, Necklace

Bitterness

Honey Bee, Abbreviation of Carmelita, Garden

Sprout, Bud

Bitterness, Princess of the Sea

The Word Mere Which Means Mother, Lady, Grace, Sea of Bitterness

Son of Madoc

Mother of Jesus Christ, Rebellion, Destiny, The Great

Defence, Warlike, Warring, Form of Marcia

Friendly, God of Love, Gentle Strength

Sea of Bitterness, Wished for Child, Rebelliousness, Admirable

Villager of Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene, Of Magdala, From the Tower

A Queen, Efficient

Storekeeper, Merchant, Shopkeeper

Mountain Belonging to the Ruler, Gomerics Hill

Song, Melody, Music

The Dark, The Black

Young Unmarried Woman, Beautiful, Girls, Maiden

Beloved, Moon, A Plant Name

Brilliant

Beautiful, Bowl

A Variation of Mary, Of the Sea, Bitter, Overthrow

Bitterness

Bringer of Light, A Farmer, Greater, Headman

Who is Like God?, Messenger of God

Montanus Meaning Mountainous, Mountainous

Greatest, Mack's Pool, Pet Form of Names Starting with Max

Kinswomen, Bitter, Wished-for Child, Mother

Bitterness

Like the Lord, Who Resembles God

Mistress of the House, Bitterness, Hebrew Meaning, Herrin

Bitter, Rebelliousness, Drop, Scraped

Crowned, Of Magdala, Little Strong Warrior

Moor, Marsh Clearing

Modern, Combination of Mary and Ellen, Wished for Child, Bitterness

Emulus

The Pearl

Little Maximus, By the Great Stream, Greatest, A Short Form of Maxwell

The Pearl

Maria, Sun, One of the Sea, Magdalena

Greatest, Great Woman, Who is Like God?

The Pearl

Michel, Michael, Who is Like God

Pearl

Sea

From the God Mars, Warring, War-like, Warrior

The Elements Muir Meaning Sea, Dune, Small Falcon, Hand to Magic

Higher, Superior, a Name for Landholders Stewards and Great Farmers Or Leaseholders, Bringer of Light, A Farmer

Dedicated to Mars, War-like, Warring, Warrior

Bitter, Rebellious

Lady, Dedicated to Mars, War-like

Dune, Small Falcon, Sea Fort, Merlin

A Mixed Caste, Fat

Who is Like God

From the High Tower, Villager of Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene

A Grassy Field, Vegetation, Grass

Love, Similar, Alike, Affection