Girl Dog Names That Start With M

A Spanish term of endearment that first appeared on the charts in 2005, and is slowly gaining traction.

Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.

The feminine form of Matan, a classic Hebrew name perfect for a long wished-for baby.

Russian form of Martha, used in several novels by Feodor Dostoyevsky.

Marfa is perhaps best known as the name of artistic city Marfa, Texas. Rumor has it that the town was named after the Dostoyevsky character in The Brothers Karamazov, but it was actually named for a different literary character—Marfa Strogoff in MIchael Strogoff by Jules Verne.

Medieval nickname for Mary that became a surname, and could now be a rare but in-trend first name for both sexes.

A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound. British broadcaster Mishal Husain is a notable bearer.

This unisex Japanese name can be formed by many combinations of kanji, but the most oft-cited meaning is intuitive for English speakers — "mint."

Ryan Murphy used the name McAfee on a supporting character in his TV series The Politician, which introduced it as a usable baby name.

Very confusing choice, even for your cat.