List of English Baby Names Meanings Starting with M

Myer

Myers is an English, Dutch and German origin surname. The English surname traces its origins to Anglo-Saxon England, from the Old English word maire (originally maior) meaning "mayor". The German origin of the surname Myers has the meaning "steward or bailiff," as in the magistrate of a city or town.

Meaning: A form of meir Origin: English

Milford

(MIL-fərd)

English Meaning: The name Milford is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Milford is: From the mill's ford.

Meaning: A ford on a mill Origin: English

Millard

(MIL-ərd)

English (chiefly Gloucestershire and Worcestershire): variant of Millward. French (northern): from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements mil 'good', 'gracious' + hard 'hardy', 'brave', 'strong'. Southern French: from a variant spelling of Occitan milhar 'millet field' (from mil 'millet').

Meaning: Mill guard Origin: English

Minta

(MIN-tə)

Minta is an eighteenth century short form of a literary beauty still used in England today, but yet to be discovered by American baby namers. It has a fresh and dainty feel. Virtually unheard today, Minta was on the U.S. popularity lists for most years between 1880 and 1901.

Meaning: Unclear Origin: English

Moody

(MOO-dee)

Moody Family History. Moody Name Meaning. English and Irish: nickname for a courageous, arrogant, or foolhardy person, or one quickly moved to anger, from Middle English modie 'impetuous', 'haughty', 'angry' (Old English modig 'brave', 'proud', from mod 'spirit', 'mind', 'courage').

Meaning: Arrogance Origin: English

Moore

(MAWR)

Moore Name Meaning. English: from Middle English more 'moor', 'marsh', 'fen', 'area of uncultivated land' (Old English mor), hence a topographic name for someone who lived in such a place or a habitational name from any of the various places named with this word, as for example Moore in Cheshire or More in Shropshire.

Meaning: Swarthy person Origin: English

Mosiah

(mə-SIE-ə)

Mosiah [mosi-ah] as a name for boys is of Hebrew derivation, and the meaning of the name Mosiah is "savior". Mosiah is a variant form of Moses (Hebrew).

Meaning: Drawn out Origin: English, Hebrew

Mick

The name Mick is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Mick is: Who is like God? Gift from God. In the Bible, St. Michael was the conqueror of Satan and patron saint of soldiers.

Meaning: Who is like god Origin: English

Micky

Hebrew Meaning: The name Micky is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Micky is: Who is like God? Gift from God. In the Bible, St. Michael was the conqueror of Satan and patron saint of soldiers.

Meaning: Who is like god Origin: English

Montmorency

Definition of Montmorency. :a cherry that is grown commercially for its bright red sour fruit; also :the fruit. First Known Use: 1924.

Meaning: Hill Origin: English