Names That Start with M

M is a humming consonant, made with closed lips, and names that start with it often feel warm and familiar. Several names on this page come from the Bible. Michael is the archangel whose name asks who is like God, Matthew was one of the apostles and Gospel writers, and Micah gives his name to a book of the Hebrew Bible. Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew.

Surname styles are strong among M names. Mason comes from the stonemason's trade, while Madison and Mackenzie began as family names. The Mac in Mackenzie means son of, a reminder that many first names were once surnames. Madeline and Madelyn are two spellings of a name tied to the biblical town of Magdala. Morgan is Welsh, and it is given to both boys and girls.

Some names have unusual stories. Maverick comes from a Texas rancher who refused to brand his cattle, and his surname became a word for an independent thinker. Mia, Mila and Maya are short and vowel-heavy, and they suit almost any surname. Miles is crisp and simple, with no obvious nickname. If you like a longer M name, Michael and Matthew both shorten naturally, while Mia and Maya stay the same throughout life.