The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

First letter

Vintage revival

Older names with lasting appeal

18 names

Scottish Gaelic

Malcolm

Disciple of Saint Columba

FamiliarRising
French · Latin

Marcel

From Marcus; probably linked to Mars

Familiar
Italian

Marcello

Diminutive of Marcus; probably related to Mars

FamiliarRising
Italian

Mario

Form of Marius; original meaning uncertain

Familiar
Germanic · English

Milo

Form related to Miles; deeper derivation uncertain

Familiar
Latin

Marcellus

Diminutive of Marcus; probably related to Mars

Uncommon
French · Latin

Marius

Possibly related to Mars or Latin male

Uncommon
English

Mercer

Textile merchant

Uncommon
English

Milton

Mill town or middle town

Uncommon
Scottish

Murray

Surname with Scottish and Irish origins

Uncommon
Greek

Myron

Sweet oil; perfume

Uncommon
Welsh

Madoc

Little fortunate or good one

Rare gem
Japanese

Mamoru

Protect or guard in 守; other spellings differ

Rare gem
French

Marceau

Form of Marcel

Rare gem
Persian

Mehrdad

Gift of Mithra

Rare gem
Scottish

Mungo

Possibly my dear

Rare gem
Scottish Gaelic

Murdo

Sea battle

Rare gem
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