English names

Rooted in Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and Norse origins, these names reflect a rich blend of history, faith, and culture. Many come from biblical, royal, or literary sources, valued for their simplicity and familiarity. Evolving through time, English names remain timeless for their clarity and global appeal.

Marlene

Bitter, a reference to the Latin word for bitter

Marley

Free spirited

Marlie

Sea lover

Marlin

Sea battle

Marlon

Warring or bitter

Marlow

winding stream, marshy place

Marlowe

Son of Arthur or Moorish meadow

Marlys

Bitter lake

Marques

Strong ruler

Marquis

Noble title holder

Mars

God's warrior

Marshall

God's warrior

Martha

Wise and noble lady

Martin

Warring, or War-like

Martina

Warring queen

Marty

Wise and strong

Marva

Wished-for child

Marvel

Wondrous hero

Marvin

friend of the people

Mary

Wished-for child

Mary-Jayne

bitter, God is gracious

Marybeth

Wished-for child

Maryellen

Wished-for child

Marylou

Beloved gift

Mason

stoneworker or builder of walls

Mathew

Gift of God

Mathias

Son of God

Mathilda

Strong noble lady

Mathilde

Gift of strength

Matilda

mighty in battle

Matt

Wished-for child

Matthew

Gift of God

Matty

Strong and steadfast

Maudie

Wise and noble

Maura

Wished-for child

Maureen

Beloved blessing

Maurice

Dark and powerful

Mauro

God's gift

Mavis

Wished-for child

Max

Greatest

Maxie

Strong and mighty

Maxim

Greatest

Maximiliano

Highest honor

Maximo

Highest honor

Maximus

Greatest

Maxine

Greatest, most excellent

Maxwell

Child of Maxwell, greatest in battle

May

Morning dew

Maya

small or intimate

Maybel

Beloved gift