150+ Unique Gender-Neutral Names that Start with M
M is smack-dab in the middle of the alphabet and makes it easy to choose a unique gender-neutral name. Our list includes the magical, the mysterious, and the mythical, as well as names after major places and multitalented superstars.
Macall
Macall is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of the battle chief.”
Macaulay
Macaulay is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of the battle chief.” This name is often associated with actor Macaulay Culkin (Home Alone).
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Macias
Macias is a name of Spanish origins meaning “The Messiah.”
Maclean
Maclean is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of the servant of John.” Maclean’s is a major publication in Canada.
Macrae
Macrae is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of grace.”
Madan
Madan is a name of Indian origins meaning “God of love.”
Madesh
Madesh is a name of Indian origins whose meaning is unknown.
Madigan
Madigan is a name of Irish origins meaning “Dog, mastiff.”
Mads
Mads is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Gift of God.” Mads Mikkelsen is an actor known for Hannibal.
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Maemi
Maemi is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Honest child.”
Maeron
Maeron is a name of American origins that combines the names Mae and Ron.
Maeryn
Maeryn is a name of American origins combining Mae and Taryn.
Magana
Magana is a name of Spanish origins meaning “From Magaña, Spain.”
Magic
Magic is a name of American origins meaning “Full of wonder.” Magic Johnson (given name Ervin) is an American basketball legend.
Mahari
Mahari is a name of Indian origins meaning “Divine maiden.”
Mahendran
Mahendran is a name of Indian origins meaning “The great Indra.”
Mahler
Mahler is a name of German origins meaning “Stained glass maker.” Gustav Mahler was a famous composer of classical music.
Mahoney
Mahoney is a name of Irish origins meaning “Son of the bear.”
Maik
Maik is a name of English origins meaning “Who is like God?”
Maine
Maine is a name of French origins meaning “Mainland.” It’s often associated with the U.S. state.
Maitland
Maitland is a name of English origins meaning “From the unproductive lands.” Actress Maitland Ward portrayed Rachel in Boy Meets World.
Makaio
Makaio is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Gift of God.”
Makamae
Makamae is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “My precious one.”
Makani
Makani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “The wind.”
Makanui
Makanui is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Eyes of greatness.”
Makeiah
Makeiah is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Malak
Malak is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Angelic, messenger.”
Maldonado
Maldonado is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Ill-favored.”
Malec
Malec is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Malise
Malise is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Servant of Jesus.”
Mallow
Mallow is a name of American origins meaning “Flower.”
Malulani
Malulani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Under heaven’s protection.”
Mamo
Mamo is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Yellow bird” or “Saffron flower.”
Mana
Mana is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Spiritual powers.”
Manal
Manal is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Profit.”
Mancuso
Mancuso is a name of Italian origins meaning “Left-handed.”
Mandell
Mandell is a name of German origins meaning “Almond.”
Mani
Mani is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning “Equal.”
Manning
Manning is a name of English origins meaning “Strong, valiant.” It’s often associated with football stars Peyton and Eli Manning.
Manora
Manora is a name of Arabic origins whose meaning is unknown.
Mapelai
Mapelai is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Lovable.”
Maple
Maple is a name of English origins meaning “Species of tree in the Acer genus.”
Maram
Maram is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Wish, desire.”
March
March is a name of English origins meaning “Month of March” or “Walk in unison.” It’s the surname of the family in the classic novel Little Women.
Marconi
Marconi is a name of Italian origins meaning “From the family of Marc.”
Mare
Mare is a name of English origins meaning “Of the sea” or “Bitter.”
Marinel
Marinel is a name of Latin origins meaning “Of the sea.”
Marlas
Marlas is a name of American origins combining Maria and Magdalene.
Marlow
Marlow is a name of English origins meaning “Lake remains.”
Maro
Maro is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Myself.”
Marquette
Marquette is a name of French origins meaning “Land owner.” There is also a university that holds this name.
Marrim
Marrim is a name of English origins whose meaning is unknown.
Mars
Mars is a name of Greek origins meaning “God of war.” Of course, it’s also commonly associated with the planet.
Marsh
Marsh is a name of English origins meaning “Lives near the marshland.”
Marvolo
Marvolo is a name of English origins meaning “Inflict Injury.”
Maryland
Maryland is a name of American origins meaning “Mary’s land.”
Massey
Massey is a name of English origins meaning “French place name.”
Mata
Mata is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Forest land.”
Mateja
Mateja is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Gift of God.”
Mather
Mather is a name of English origins meaning “Person who mows.”
Matty
Matty is a name of English origins that is a diminutive form of Matilda or Matthew.
Mayes
Mayes is a name of English origins meaning “Servant” or “Child of Matthew.”
Mayo
Mayo is a name of English origins meaning “Family of Matthew.”
Mazatl
Mazatl is a name of Aztec origins meaning “Deer.”
McCall
McCall is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of the battle chief.”
McClure
McClure is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of Ordar’s follower.”
McCormick
McCormick is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of Cormac.”
McCullough
McCullough is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of the brave.”
McDaniel
McDaniel is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of Daniel/Donald.” Hattie McDaniel was the first Black Oscar winner for her role in the 1939 film Gone With the Wind.
McDonald
McDonald is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of Donald.” It’s associated with the fast food franchise and the nursery rhyme Old McDonald.
McDowell
McDowell is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of the dark one.”
McGee
McGee is a name of Irish origins meaning “Fire.”
McGuire
McGuire is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of the pale complected.”
McKale
McKale is a name of American origins meaning “Who is like God?”
McKee
McKee is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Son of the fiery one.”
McKinney
McKinney is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Pagan god of fire.”
Mead
Mead is a name of English origins meaning “From the meadow.”
Medina
Medina is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “From the city.”
Medrano
Medrano is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Abundance.”
Meegwin
Meegwin is a name of American origins meaning “Feather.”
Meigs
Meigs is a name of English origins meaning “Thin/slender.”
Meika
Meika is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Mejia
Mejia is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Messiah.”
Mekalani
Mekalani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Heavenly eyes.”
Mekanani
Mekanani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Beautiful eyes.”
Melbourne
Melbourne is a name of English origins meaning “Mill stream.” It’s also the name of a major Australian city.
Melea
Melea is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Complete, full.”
Melei
Melei is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Heavenly flower” or “Song child.”
Melisandre
Melisandre is a name of American origins meaning “Labor strength.” This name was used for a character in Game of Thrones.
Mendie
Mendie is a name of German origins meaning “Little man.”
Mendoza
Mendoza is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Cold mountain.”
Menefer
Menefer is a name of Egyptian origins meaning “Established and beautiful.”
Meng
Meng is a name of Chinese origins meaning “Chinese surname.”
Mentari
Mentari is a name of Indonesian origins meaning “Sun.”
Mentor
Mentor is a name of Greek origins meaning “Mind, strength.”
Merari
Merari is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Bitter.”
Mercado
Mercado is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Market worker.”
Mercer
Mercer is a name of English origins meaning “Merchant.”
Mercury
Mercury is a name of Latin origins meaning “God of trade.”
Meridian
Meridian is a name of American origins meaning “Middle, center.”
Meris
Meris is a name of Latin origins meaning “Of the sea.”
Merkaba
Merkaba is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Chariot.”
Meryle
Meryle is a name of American origins that combines Mary and Louise.
Messina
Messina is a name of Italian origins meaning “Place in Italy.”
Metcalf
Metcalf is a name of English origins meaning “Herdsman.”
Meyly
Meyly is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Meza
Meza is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Mesa, plateau.”
Meztli
Meztli is a name of Aztec origins meaning “Moon.”
Miach
Miach is a name of Irish origins meaning “Honorable, proud.”
Micha
Micha is a name of Russian origins meaning “Who is like the lord?”
Michi
Michi is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Righteous way.”
Michon
Michon is a name of French origins meaning “Who is like God?”
Micos
Micos is a name of Incan origins meaning “Type of monkey.”
Middleton
Middleton is a name of English origins meaning “From the middle town.”
Midnight
Midnight is a name of American origins meaning “12:00 AM.”
Mika
Mika is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Beautiful, fragrance, good.”
Mikaia
Mikaia is a name of American origins meaning “Who is like God?”
Mikey
Mikey is a name of English origins meaning “Who is like the lord?”
Mikia
Mikia is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Mikkel
Mikkel is a name of German origins meaning “Who is like God?”
Mills
Mills is a name of English origins meaning “Near the mills.”
Milne
Milne is a name of English origins meaning “From the mill.”
Minato
Minato is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Harbor.”
Miner
Miner is a name of English origins meaning “Coal miner.”
Ming
Ming is a name of Chinese origins meaning “Bright.”
Ming Yue
Ming Yue is a name of Chinese origins meaning “Bright moon.”
Minga
Minga is a name of Latin origins meaning “Carry one another.”
Minh
Minh is a name of Vietnamese origins meaning “Bright and clever.”
Minor
Minor is a name of American origins meaning “Junior, younger.”
Mint
Mint is a name of Latin origins meaning “Mentha herb.”
Mirage
Mirage is a name of French origins meaning “Illusion, fantasy.”
Mirrim
Mirrim is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Mirza
Mirza is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Prince.”
Mischa
Mischa is a name of Russian origins meaning “Who is like God?” Mischa Barton is best known for her role as Marissa in The O.C.
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Mistletoe
Mistletoe is a name of English origins meaning “Parasitic plant that grows on trees.” It’s associated with Christmas traditions.
Mitali
Mitali is a name of Indian origins meaning “Friendship.”
Mitsu
Mitsu is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Light” or “Honey/nectar.”
Mizell
Mizell is a name of English origins meaning “Wood cutter.”
Moana
Moana is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Ocean or sea.” Moana is a popular animated film.
Moani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Scent of the breeze.”
Mobley
Mobley is a name of English origins meaning “From the clearing with the mound.”
Mochi
Mochi is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Japanese rice cake.”
Moke
Moke is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Born of.”
Molika
Molika is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Molina
Molina is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Miller.”
Monaco
Monaco is a name of Italian origins meaning “Place name.”
Monahan
Monahan is a name of Irish origins meaning “Descendant of the little monk.”
Mondal
Mondal is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Monet
Monet is a name of French origins meaning “To be heard.” Claude Monet was a famous painter.
Montes
Montes is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Mountains.”
Montoya
Montoya is a name of Spanish origins meaning “From the hills and valleys.” It’s often associated with Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride.
Moody
Moody is a name of English origins meaning “Courageous, arrogant.”
Moon
Moon is a name of English origins meaning “From the moon.”
Moore
Moore is a name of English origins meaning “Lives near a marsh or bog.”
Moral
Moral is a name of American origins meaning “Lovely thought.”
Morales
Morales is a name of Spanish origins meaning “By the mulberry tree.”
Moran
Moran is a name of Irish origins meaning “Sea warrior.”
More
More is a name of English origins meaning “Great.”
Moreh
Moreh is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Stretching.”
Moreno
Moreno is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Brown-skinned.”
Morey
Morey is a name of Irish origins meaning “Proud.”
Morley
Morley is a name of English origins meaning “From the moor field.”
Moroccan
Moroccan is a name of English origins meaning “From the western kingdom.”
Morrigan
Morrigan is a name of Irish origins meaning “War goddess.”
Morrison
Morrison is a name of English origins meaning “Son of Morris.”
Morrow
Morrow is a name of English origins meaning “Row of cottages on the moor.”
Mosaic
Mosaic is a name of English origins meaning “Pattern of pieces.”
Mosley
Mosley is a name of English origins whose meaning is unknown.
Mostyn
Mostyn is a name of Welsh origins meaning “From the mossy town.”
Moxie
Moxie is a name of American origins meaning “Spirited, energy, nerve.”
Moyer
Moyer is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Steward, assistant.”
Mueller
Mueller is a name of German origins meaning “Miller.”
Mufaddal
Mufaddal is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Chosen one.”
Muireann
Muireann is a name of Irish origins meaning “Of the sea or bitter.”
Mullins
Mullins is a name of English origins meaning “Miller.”
Muna
Muna is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Desires, wishes.”
Muncel
Muncel is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Romanian place name.”
Munin
Munin is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Memory.”
Murrillo
Murrillo is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Wall, boundary.”
Music
Music is a name of English origins meaning “Sound in time.”
Mylan
Mylan is a name of American origins that is a combination of “Myles and Nolan.
Mystras
Mystras is a name of Greek origins meaning “Town in Greece.”
Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA with her husband, daughter, and dog. She's been obsessed with names since childhood, when she spent hours with friends poring over baby name books to find the meaning of every name they could think of.
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