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Macedonio m Spanish (Rare), Italian (Rare)This name is derived from Latin
Macedonius meaning "Macedonian," which is derived from Greek
Makedones. That word literally means "highlanders" or "the tall ones," which is related to
makednos meaning "long, tall" and
makros "long, large."... [
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Maggia f Italian (Rare)Feminine form of
Maggio and thus ultimately derived from Italian
maggio "May". This name was occasionally given to children born in the month of May (compare English
May).
Maggiorino m ItalianFrom Late Latin
Maiorinus, itself derived from
maior (major, bigger). This name was usually given to first-born children.
Maglorio m ItalianThe origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: ... [
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Maira f ItalianMaira is the Italian version of Myra. In Italy there is a valley and a river with this name. For some it is considered a variant of the name Maria.
Mansueto m ItalianItalian form of
Mansuetus. It is borne by the Italian Catholic bishop Mansueto Bianchi (1949-); other known bearers include the Italian
basso profondo opera singer Mansueto Gaudio (1873-1941) and Italian composer Mansueto Viezzer (1925-2009).
Marcovaldo m ItalianItalian form of a Germanic name meaning "horse rule", from the elements
marah "horse" and
wald "rule".
Marfisa f Literature, Italian (Archaic)Meaning uncertain. The poets Boiardo and Ariosto used this name in their
Orlando poems (1495 and 1532), where it belongs to a Saracen warrior queen who converts to Christianity. It was borne by Italian noblewoman Marfisa d'Este (c.1554-1608).
Marilda f ItalianItalian form of
Maruhild and
Merehilt, derived from the Germanic name elements
mari "famous" and
hilt "battle".
Markeys m Italian (Tuscan)A name traditionally used by Africans that slowly became accepted into Italian culture and beliefs.
Maruzzella f NeapolitanSupposedly a Neapolitan form of
Marisa - perhaps a double diminutive in origin. By coincidence, it may also mean "small braid (of hair)" in Neapolitan.... [
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Melisma f ItalianMusical term meaning several notes sung on one syllable.
Messalina f Ancient Roman, Italian, Spanish, CatalanFeminine diminutive of the Roman family name
Messalla, which was originally an agnomen derived from the place name
Messana, applied to the 3rd-century BC Roman general Manius Valerius Maximus Corvinus to commemorate his victory at the city of Messana in Sicily... [
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Miluna f Italian (Modern), VenetianFrom the Italian words
mia luna literally meaning "my moon". According to a Venetian legend the 1600s nobleman Vittore Calergi proposed to his love interest with these words (meant "my sweetness, my dear") and a beautiful diamond later renamed Miluna... [
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Mimì f & m Italian, TheatreItalian form of
Mimi as well as diminutive of other names with a
m sound of any gender. Mimì, a seamstress, is a main character in 'La bohème' (1896) by Giacomo Puccini, based on 'Scènes de la vie de bohème' (1851) by Henri Murger.
Mimosa f English, Finnish, French, Spanish, Danish, Filipino, ItalianFrom
Mimosa, a genus of plants that are sensitive to touch. The best known plant from that genus is the
Mimosa pudica, better known in English as the
touch-me-not. The plant genus derives its name from Spanish
mimosa, which is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective
mimoso meaning "cuddly".
Mirtilla f Italian (Modern, Rare)Variant of
Mirta also similar to the Italian word
mirtillo meaning "blueberry". It has been used in the Italian translation of 'Harry Potter' franchise for the character Mirtilla Malcontenta (Moaning Myrtle).
Miuccia f ItalianItalian diminutive of
Maria (via
Mariuccia). It is borne by Italian fashion designer Miuccia Prada (1949-), born Maria Bianchi.
Moderata f Late Roman, Italian (Archaic)Feminine form of
Moderatus. Known bearers of this name include the 4th-century martyr and saint Moderata of Sirmium (which was located in what is nowadays Serbia) and the Venetian writer and poet Moderata Fonte (1555-1592), although it should be noted that in her case, the name is a pseudonym: her real name was
Modesta di Pozzo di Forzi.
Monaldo m Italian (Rare)Italian form of
Munuald. Known bearers of this name include the 13th-century Italian saint Monaldo of Ancona (better known as
Monaldus, the latinized form of his name) and Monaldo Leopardi (1776-1847), an Italian count who was also a politician, philosopher and scholar.
Moraldo m ItalianMoraldo is best known as the name of the protagonist in Federico Fellini's classic Italian film, 'I Vitelloni'. It is also be a name of Nigerian origin. It can sometimes mean 'grace', and it translates to 'moral' in Cebuano.
Musetta f Theatre, Italian (Tuscan)Latinate form of
Musette, which was possibly based on the dance style, popular in Paris in the 1880s, which took its name from a kind of small bagpipe. It was used by Puccini for the lover of Marcello in his opera
La Bohème (1896), which was based on
La Vie de Bohème (1851) by Henri Murger (who named the character
Musette).... [
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Muzio m ItalianDerived from Latin
mutus "silent, mute". A famous bearer was the composer Muzio Clementi.