Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "M" - page 159.

Melanie is a French feminine given name derived from the Latin "Melanius," meaning "dark" or "black.

African-derived given name meaning "wise queen/ruler," originating from the Malinke ethnic group of West Africa.

Elegant Hebrew girl's name derived from "Malak", meaning "angel". It gained popularity during the late 20th century for its uniqueness and sophistication.

African name derived from Swahili, meaning "of honey" or "associated with honey".

The name Melba originated from Melbourne, Australia's second most populous city founded in 1835. It became popular as a given name after Dame Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer born Helen Porter Mitchell in 1861, adopted it as her stage name. Today, Melba is often associated with the performing arts and may evoke feelings of sweetness or elegance due to its phonetic similarity to words like "melody." Despite its origin from a city name, Melba has become a popular given name worldwide and can be used for both first and middle names. Although it was once more common in the early to mid-20th century, today Melba ranks #1,375 among girls' names in the United States with approximately 160 babies named Melba each year.

Melba, derived from Melbourne and popularized by opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, is a unique female given name of unknown precise meaning but charming appeal.

Melbalene: Rare, origin unknown; no known meaning in popular languages; gaining recent popularity despite historical scarcity.

Rare English given name, possibly derived from Mabel, which means "noble and bright". Its origin and exact meaning remain unclear.

Rare German-origin given name meaning "honey hill," derived from the German words "Mel-" (honey) and "-berg" (hill).

Distinctive French name believed to derive from the Old French word "meuble," meaning "movable" or "furniture.

English name derived from Old English words "mel" meaning 'dark brown' and "burn" meaning 'stream', interpreted as 'dark brown stream'.

Melbourne is a rare yet distinguished male given name derived from the city of Melbourne, Australia, named after former British Prime Minister William Lamb, Lord Melbourne.

Uncommon English given name derived from the Australian city founded in 1835, named after British Prime Minister William Lamb.

Uncommon name of unknown origin, with no established meaning or historical significance. Despite this mystery, it has gained popularity due to its unique sound and spelling, often associated with creativity and originality.

Rare yet distinctive given name of Australian origin, derived from the city Melbourne which was named after Lord Melborne by Governor Bourke in the early 19th century.

Hebrew name meaning 'king', derived from the word "melach". It has biblical origins, as it was borne by a priest during King Solomon's reign.

Latin name meaning "more excellent" or "better heart," popularized in Europe during the Middle Ages, notably among Christians who associate it with one of the three wise men.

Unique Spanish name derived from Latin 'melius', signifying superiority and excellence.

Distinctive Spanish feminine name derived from the Latin word 'melius', meaning 'better'. It was traditionally associated with one of the Three Wise Men in Christian tradition and was popular among noble families during medieval and Renaissance periods.

Uncommon yet charming Italian name derived from the Latin word 'mel', meaning honey, symbolizing sweetness and beauty. It has been associated with Italy since the Renaissance period due to its usage in literature like Boccaccio's "Decameron" and Ariosto's "Orlando Furioso". Although it also appears in Christian tradition as Saint Melchior's title, Melcina is now a globally recognized name appreciated for its unique meaning and rich history.

Captivating Turkish feminine name derived from 'melodiy', meaning melody or tune, making it a musical name.

Captivating Hebrew feminine given name derived from 'malkah', meaning 'queen' or 'ruler', conveying strength, wisdom, and regal dignity.

Rare but meaningful Welsh male given name derived from Medwyn, translating to "noble hound" or "champion dog".

Rare yet fascinating Irish male name derived from the surname Ó Maoláin, meaning 'descendant of Maolán', which itself means 'devout little one'.

Meldora, of Scandinavian origin, means "gentle protector" and first appeared in English literature during the 14th century.

Rare Greek name meaning "song" or "melody".

Uncommon yet meaningful African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "meet together" or "gathering," signifying unity and harmony.

Captivating Hawaiian name composed of 'mele' meaning song and 'aine' meaning happy. It signifies "Happy Song.

Rare Spanish given name derived from 'mela', meaning 'apple'.

Rare Spanish name of Latin origin, derived from "Melicium," meaning "honeycomb." It symbolizes sweetness and harmony, associated with ancient Roman beekeeping mythology.

Unique Greek name meaning 'gentle', 'mild' or 'music/song'.

Hawaiian name derived from the word "mele," meaning song, and signifies happiness.

Graceful and elegant African-origin female name, meaning 'graceful' in Swahili.

Hawaiian female name derived from 'mele', meaning 'song' or 'chant'.

Captivating Irish-derived name meaning "gentle warrior," evoking strength, courage, and compassion.

Arabic-origin name meaning 'angel', often associated with divine beings or messengers from heaven.

Unique female given name of Hawaiian origin, meaning "song" or "chant," reflecting the beauty and harmony of traditional Hawaiian music.

Distinctive and mysterious name of unknown origin, often associated with creativity and individuality.

Rare, elegant female name of Latin origin, derived from 'melandium', possibly meaning 'honey-like'.

Rare, Greek female given name that translates to "dark," referencing the concept of darkness from the Greek word "melaina." It originated as a female form of Melanion, a figure from Greek mythology whose name means "dark-haired." Today, despite its rarity, Melene carries historical and cultural significance due to its Greek origins and mythological connections.