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Dog names starting with M

34 names beginning with M, each with its origin and meaning.

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Mabel

From Amabilis, meaning lovable; storybook sweet

GirlLatinclassic

Maggie

From Margaret, meaning pearl; sturdy and kind

GirlGreekclassic

Magnolia

The grand southern blossom; elegant and bold

GirlFrenchclassic

Maisie

Scottish pet form of Margaret; playful and vintage

GirlScottishclassic

Major

A rank and a presence; greater by name and nature

BoyLatintough

Maple

Golden syrup sweetness; autumn in a name

GirlEnglishcute

Marcel

A little warrior with Parisian manners

BoyFrenchclassic

Marigold

The golden garden flower; Goldie for short

GirlEnglishcuteclassic

Marina

Of the sea; calm harbor energy

GirlLatinclassic

Marley

The world's most famous naughty Labrador

AnyLiterarycute

Mars

Roman god of war; short and red planet bold

BoyRomanclassic

Mary Puppins

Practically perfect in every way

GirlLiteraryfunny

Mateo

Spanish for Matthew, gift of God

BoySpanishclassic

Maverick

An unbranded free spirit; Top Gun made it fly

BoyEnglishtough

Maverick Jet

Double call sign for a top gun puppy

BoyEnglishtoughclassic

Max

Short for Maximus, the greatest; the eternal top dog name

BoyLatinclassic

Maximilian

The greatest; Max when the crown slips

BoyLatinclassic

Meatball

Round, saucy and rolling through life

AnyEnglishfunny

Mia

Italian for mine; short and adored

GirlItaliancute

Millie

Short for Mildred or Millicent, meaning gentle strength

GirlGermanclassic

Milo

Old German name linked to the word soldier; gentle sound

BoyGermanclassic

Mimi

A beloved French pet name; dainty and sweet

GirlFrenchcute

Minnie

A tiny classic, forever linked to a famous mouse

GirlGermanclassic

Miso

The savory soup paste; tiny and umami

AnyJapanesecuteclassic

Misty

Soft grey mornings and gentle edges

GirlEnglishclassic

Mo

The shortest hello in dog names

AnyEnglishcute

Moab

Utah's red rock adventure town

AnyHebrewtoughclassic

Moana

Maori and Hawaiian for ocean; the voyager princess

GirlMaoriclassic

Mocha

Coffee and chocolate tones for a brown beauty

GirlArabiccute

Mochi

The soft Japanese rice cake; perfect for a squishy pup

GirlJapanesecute

Molly

A warm Irish classic, soft and friendly sounding

GirlIrishclassic

Montgomery

A grand surname; Monty is the dog park version

BoyFrenchclassic

Muffin

Soft topped and sweet; a breakfast of a name

GirlEnglishcute

Murphy

Irish surname meaning sea warrior; big hearted sound

BoyIrishclassic