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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English or American.
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Marigail f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Combination of Mary and Gail; perhaps a blend of Marigold and Abigail.
Marigot f English (Rare)
Origins in a West African language, meaning "creek" in reference to a side stream or tributary rivulet. This word was brought to the Caribbean and is currently used as names for multiple (six) French-Caribbean populated locations, and thus may be used as a word or location name.
Marilee f English (American)
Combination of Mary and lee (cf. Marylee), perhaps influenced by similar-sounding names such as Marilyn and Carolee, and/or by the English word merrily (cf... [more]
Marilu f English
Variant of Marilou, i.e., a combination of Mary and the popular name syllable Lu (from names such as Lucilla).
Marionetta f English
Possibly a variant of Marianita or a latinised form of Marionette.
Mariposa f English (Modern, Rare)
From the Spanish word for "butterfly".
Mariqueen f Filipino, English (American)
Possibly a combination of the name Mary and queen, most likely a reference to the Virgin Mary, who in Roman Catholicism is given the title "Mary, Queen of Heaven" for being the 'Queen Mother' of Jesus.... [more]
Marisabella f American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare, ?), Italian (Modern, Rare)
Contacted variant of Mariaisabella or an elaboration of Marisabel in the style of Isabella... [more]
Marisha f Russian, English
Diminutive of Marina or Mariya. Alternately, a variant of Marissa.
Marishka f English, Russian
English and Russian form of the originally Hungarian name Mariska.
Marixie f English (Rare)
Likely a combination of a given name that starts with Mar- (such as Mary) with a given name that ends in -ixie (such as Trixie).
Marj f English
Short form of Marjorie (see also Marge).
Marjie f English (American), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Margie and a diminutive of Marjorie.
Marjoram f & m American (Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a transferred use of the surname Marjoram.
Marka f English (Rare), Croatian (Rare)
Croatian feminine form of Marko or a diminutive form of Mara.
Markanthony m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mark and Anthony, likely used in honor of the Roman politician and general Marcus Antonius (or known in English as Mark Antony, born 83 BC — died 30 BC).... [more]
Markayla f African American (Modern)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic element mar and the name Makayla.
Markee m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Marquie or a diminutive of Mark.
Markeisha f African American (Rare)
Possibly a feminine variant of Marquis influenced by Keisha; also compare Marquita.
Markell m African American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Markell.
Markes m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Markes.
Markey m & f American (Hispanic)
means kind
Markeyce m African American
Possibly a spelling variation of Marquis.
Markham m English
Transferred use of the surname Markham.
Markia f American (Rare)
Allegedly an elaboration of Marka.
Markie f English
Possibly a feminine form of Mark.... [more]
Markisha f African American (Rare)
Possibly a feminine variant of Marquis influenced by Kisha; compare Marquita.
Markita f English
A variant of Marquita, possibly influenced by Mark.
Markley m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Markley.
Markwayne m American
It appears to be a combination of the names Mark and Wayne. A notable bearer is Oklahoma congressman Markwayne Mullin. Markwayne is a combination of his first name, Mark, and his middle name, Wayne.
Marky m English
Diminutive of Mark.
Marlana f English (Modern)
Anglicized form of Marlene.
Marland m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Marland.
Marlayna f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Marlena reflecting the German and Polish pronunciation of this name.
Marlayne f English, Dutch (Rare)
Variant spelling of Marlaine (English) and anglicization of Marleen (Dutch).... [more]
Marlea f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Marlene, first appeared in the early 1900s, used most frequently during the 1940s in the U.S. Variants were Marlee, Marley, Marlie, all used in roughly equal numbers, and all of which seem to have faded in the 1950s.
Marleeta f American (Rare)
Phonetic respelling of Marlita.
Marlei f & m English
Variant of Marley.
Marletha f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Marletta (compare its other variant Marleta).
Marlette f English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Marlette which was derived from the nickname Marlet or Merlet, a diminutive of merle "blackbird"... [more]
Marlia f English (American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Elaboration of Marley and Marla in the style of Julia (See also Marlea).
Marliana f American (Modern, Rare), Brazilian (Rare)
Elaboration of Marlia or a double elaboration of Marla/Marley. It may be also be interpreted as a blend of Marlene and Juliana.
Marlie f English
Strictly feminine variant of Marley.
Marlisa f English (Rare), German (Swiss)
Combination of Marie or Maria and Lisa. This name is borne by Australian singer Marlisa Ann Punzalan (born 1 October 1999, also known simply as Marlisa).
Marlita f Filipino (Rare), Brazilian (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Marla using the Spanish feminine diminutive suffix -ita.
Marlow f & m English
Means "remnants of a lake" in Old English, from mere "lake" and lafe "remnants, remains".
Marmalade f English (Rare)
From the English speaking word marmalade, which is a tangy orange jam. On the American animated series "Strawberry Shortcake", Marmalade is the name of Orange Blossom's pet butterfly, and the name of her puppy on "Berry Bitty City Adventures".
Marmy m English
Diminutive of Marmaduke.
Marnee f English
Variant of Marnie.
Marney f & m English (Rare), Brazilian
Variant of Marnie, while a Feminine name in English, in Brazil, it's typically masculine. It could also be transferred from the surname Marney.
Marnita f English (American)
Variant of Marnie ending in -ita.
Marquess m African American (Modern, Rare)
A marquess is a nobleman of hereditary rank in various European peerages and in those of some of their former colonies. See Marquis.
Marqueston m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name Marques with the popular suffix ton.
Marquetta f African American
Possibly a variant of Marquita.
Marquez m English
Transferred use of the surname Márquez.
Marquie m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of diminutive of Marquis or Marquita.
Marquitta f English (American)
Probably a variant of Marquita.
Marrena f English (American, Rare)
Maybe a derivation of Maren.
Marrion m & f English
Variant of Marion.
Marriott m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Marriott.
Marsai f African American (Modern, Rare)
Perhaps derived from the French place name Marseille. This is borne by American actress and producer Marsai Martin (2004-).
Marsh m English
May be transferred use of the surname Marsh, or as a diminutive of Marshall and Marsha.
Marshalene f American (South, Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Marshal.
Marshalette f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Marshall, created by joining it with the French feminine ending -ette.
Marshaun m African American
Combination of the prefix mar- and Shaun.
Marshayla f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements mar, shay and la. Also compare Markayla.
Marshell m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Marshelle and Marshall. It can also be transferred form the surname Marshell.
Marshelle f African American
Invented name that combines Marsha and Michelle.
Marshey f & m African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements mar and shay, possibly influenced by names such as Marshall and Marshawn.
Marston m English
The meaning of the name Marston is From The Marsh Town
Martavious m African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic element mar with the suffix -tavious from Octavius, sharing a sound with names such as Jaquavious and Marquavious.
Martee m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Martie.
Marteena f English
Variant of Martina.
Martel m English (Rare), Literature
Transferred use of the French surname Martelle.
Martell m African American (Modern)
in french, "martel" means "mallet" or "hammer"... [more]
Martelle f English (Rare)
Possibly a transferred use of a surname Martelle.
Martey m English
Variant of Marty.
Marthia f English
Variant of Martha.
Martial m English (Rare)
Variant of Marshall
Marticia f English (American, Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning.
Martika f English (American, Rare), African American, American (Hispanic)
From a diminutive of Marta. This name was popularized in the late 1980s and early 1990s by the American singer and actress Martika (1969-), born Marta Marrero to Cuban immigrants, whose stage name was also her nickname.
Martinez m American (Hispanic, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Martínez.
Martitia f American (Rare, Archaic)
19th-century coinage of unknown origin and meaning. It may be a blend of Mary or Martha and Letitia.
Martrude f Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Combination of Maria (Dutch) or Mary (English) with Gertrude.
Marv m English
Shortened form of Marvin.
Marvalee f English (Rare)
Elaborated form of Marva ending in the suffix -lee. ... [more]
Marvela f English
Variant of Marvella.
Marvella f English
Probably based on the word marvellous (compare Marvel). This is the name of a (now obscure) American jewelry brand (est. c.1911, specializing in imitation pearl jewelry).
Marvellous m & f English (African)
From Old French merveillos "marvelous, wonderful"
Marvie f & m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Marvina or Marvin. It could also be used as a feminine form of Marvin.
Marvina f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Marvin.
Marvine f & m English
Feminine form and a variant of Marvin.
Marx m Medieval German, East Frisian (Archaic), Medieval Jewish, English (American, Modern, Rare), Alsatian (Archaic)
Medieval German and archaic Alsatian and East Frisian short form of Marcus, recorded numerous times in the Rhineland region of what is now Germany in the early 16th century, as well as in East Frisia in the same time period.... [more]
Marya f English
Variant of Maria.
Maryagnes f English
Combination of Mary and Agnes.
Maryalice f English (Rare)
Combination of Mary and Alice.
Maryan f American
Variant of Marion 1.
Maryanna f English (American)
Combination of Mary and Anna.
Marye f English (Modern, Rare, Archaic)
Archaic spelling of Mary. Also a modern variant.
Maryelizabeth f English
Combination of Mary and Elizabeth. This name could be used in reference to the Visitation of Mary, the mother of Jesus to Elizabeth... [more]
Maryella f English (American, Rare)
English combination of Mary and Ella, making it a cognate of Italian Marielle (See also Mariel and Marielle).
Maryellen f English
Combination of Mary and Ellen 1.
Maryethel f English
A combination of Mary and Ethel.
Marygold f English (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Marigold, or perhaps a transferred use of the surname Marygold.
Marygrace f English
Combination of Mary and Grace.
Maryjan f English
Combination of Mary and Jan 2.
Maryjane f English
Combination of Mary and Jane.
Maryjean f English
Combination of Mary and Jean 2.
Maryjo f English
Combination of Mary and Jo.
Maryjune f English (Rare)
Combination of Mary and June.
Marykate f English (Rare)
Combination of Mary and Kate.
Marykay f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mary and Kay 1.... [more]
Maryland f & m English (American, Rare)
From the place name Maryland, literally "Mary's land". A known bearer of this name was Maryland Mathison Hooper McCormick (1897-1985), an American socialite and the second wife of newspaper editor and publisher Robert McCormick.
Maryleah f English
Variant of Marylee.
Marylee f English (American)
Combination of Mary and Lee.
Marylen f English
Variant spelling of Marilyn.
Marylin f American
Variant of Marilyn.
Marylouise f English
Combination of Mary and Louise.
Marylynn f English (Rare)
This name is a combination of Mary and Lynn
Marylynne f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Marilyn.
Marymargaret f English
Combination of Mary and Margaret.
Marymichael f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mary and Michael used as a feminine given name.
Maryon f English (Rare), Norwegian (Rare)
Variant of Marion 1. A notable Norwegian bearer is actress Maryon Eilertsen (1950-2015).
Marypeach f American (Rare)
Combination of Mary and Peach.
Maryrose f English
Combination of Mary and Rose.
Marysue f English, Popular Culture
Combination of Mary and Sue. A notable bearer was Mary Sue Hubbard (1931-2002), the third wife of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.... [more]
Mascara f African American, Arabic
Means "mother of soldiers" in Arabic.
Masea f English (Rare)
Variant of Macy influenced by Chelsea.
Masey f & m American (Rare)
Variant of Macy, though it may also be transferred use of the surname Masey.
Mashayla f English (Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ma, shay and la, or perhaps a blend of Michelle and Makayla - both of which are feminine forms of Michael.
Masorie f English (British)
This name is prevelant in the Southeastern United States, especially during the 18th & 19th centuries. It seems to have a British origin, especially among Scots of Scotland, showing up in Monifieth, Scotland & Essex England c. 1630... [more]
Massey m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Massey.
Matanne f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Matan.
Matasha f Russian (Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of names Masha and Natasha, or it is a combination of a prefix Ma and name Tasha.
Mate f English (American)
Diminutive of Mary.
Matessa f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Meaning unknown. The name might possibly be a combination of a name starting with Ma- (such as Maria) or Mat- (such as Mathilde) with Tessa or an other name ending in -essa, such as Vanessa... [more]
Math m American (Archaic)
Short Form of Matthew.
Mathaeus m English (American, Rare, Archaic), Medieval Polish
Archaic American variant of Matthaeus and medieval Polish variant of Mateusz.
Mathan m Scottish (Modern), English (Modern)
Means “bear” in Scottish Gaelic. This is a recently created name.
Mathews m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Mathews.
Matilyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Madilyn or a combination of Matilda and Lyn.
Matissa f English (American, Rare)
Strictly feminine variant of the unisex name Matisse. Also compare Matessa.
Matisse m & f French (Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Matisse. The surname was most famously borne by the French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954), who is likely the reason behind the popularity of Matisse as a given name in the 21st century.... [more]
Matteya f English
A feminine form to Matthew.
Mattilda f English (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Corsican
English and Swedish variant and Corsican form of Matilda.
Mattina f American (Modern, Rare)
From the Italian word meaning "morning."
Mattingly f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred usage of the surname Mattingly as a given name.
Mattison f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Mattison, though it may also be used as a variant of Madison.
Mattson m English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Mattson.