Dog Names Starting With M

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MacSon
MacallanScottish for beautiful son of a handsome man
MacarioHappy
Macaroonsmall biscuit/cookie
MaceThe collective dead in the afterlife
Machoused of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
Macintosha waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
MackSon Of...
MacleanA strong Gaelic name for a regal pooch
MadasirArabic for one who is handsome or beautiful
MaddenLittle Dog
MaddoxSon Of Madoc
MadduxSon Of Madoc
MadokaCircle, round
MadridFrom The City Of Madrid, Spain
Maestroan artist of consummate skill
Mafiaany tightly knit group of trusted associates
MagellanPortuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)
MagicMystical powers in mythology.
Magneta characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
MagnetoA mutant in Marvel Comics.
MagnumAs in magnum, private investigator
MagnusA 16-year-old demigod in Greek mythology.
Magoon"Gift of God" (or "God's Gift")
Magpiean obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
MaguireSon of Hugh/Gaelic.
MahdiRightly Guided
Mai TaiA cocktail that's made with rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup and lime juice.
MajorBetter; a military rank
MakiTrue hope
MakotoSincere
MalayHindu name meaning a mountain.
MalcolmFollower Of St. Columba
MalcomFollower Of St. Columba
MaleodBrave protector of men.
Mallardwild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed
Mammothso exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
MamuGrandmother's love.
Manchestera city in northwestern England (30 miles to the east of Liverpool); heart of the most densely populated area of England
Manchupure
MancoLonely, single, leader.
MandlaStrength
ManetFrench painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1832-1883)
ManfredMan of peace
ManganeseA grayish-white most often hard and brittle metallic element.
ManiJewel
ManleyStrong, brave man.
MannixMonk
MannyGod Is With Us
ManoloGod Is With Us
MantraHoly chants
ManuelGod Is With Us
MapleSpecies Of Tree In The Acer Genus
Marblea hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
MarcFrom the god Mars
MarcasGift of Mars.
Marceauwarlike
MarcoExplorer marco polo
MargePearl
MarinoItalian poet (1569-1625)
MarioWarlike
MaripolCreative fashion designer.
MarkWarlike
MarleyPleasant seaside meadow
MarlinGerman for bitter
MarlonLittle Warlike One
MarlowLake Remains
MarmadukeLovable giant dog.
MarquezSon Of Marco
MarsGod of war in roman mythology.
Marseillea port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
MarshLives Near The Marshland
MarshallHorse Keeper
MarshmallowLazy and fluffy.
MarshmellowFluffy sweet treat.
MartinServant Of Mars, God Of War
MartínGift from God.
MartyServant Of Mars, God Of War
Marvelto wonder, admire
MarvinGreat Lord
Marzipanalmond paste and egg whites
MasaJust / true
Masaakipleasing brightness
Masakigreat timber tree
MasalaSpiced Indian seasoning.
Masaruvictory
Masashirighteous aspiration
Masatorighteous person
Masayoshirighteous, honorable
Masayukirighteous blessing
MasonOne who works with stone
MasoziGift of joy/happiness.
MasumiTrue clarity
MatalinoClever in Filipino.
MateoGift of God
Materan informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
MatisseFrench painter and sculptor; leading figure of fauvism (1869-1954)
MatrixSomething within or from which something else originates.
MattGift Of God
MauraDark
MauriceDark Skinned
MausMouse
MaverickRebellious.
MaxGreatest
MaximilianGreatest
Maximillian"Greatest ruler possible"
MaximillionGreatest power possible.
MaximusGreatest
MaxwellGreat stream
MayhemA state of uproar and wild confusion. Devastation or ruinous damage.
MayoFamily Of Matthew
Mayonnaiseegg yolks and oil and vinegar
McBarkerFamily of Barkers.
McBethScottish tragedy playwright.
McCreeBrave, loyal, protector.
McDougalScottish family clan.
McDuffSon of Duff.
McErnieScottish family surname.
McFaddenSon of Patrick/Patrician
McFeeScottish clan surname.
McGill"Hill of the sons."
McGinnisSon of Finnis/Finnish.
McGowanSon of Gowan/Gowan.
McGrathSon of grace/graceful.
McIntyreSon Of The Carpenter
McKay"Son of fire"
McKinleyFair Haired Foreigner
McNamaraSon of the sea.
McRuffDog detective character.
MeadowA beautiful field
MeanderSlow pace walking.
Meatballground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth
MeccaThe holiest city for muslims
MechaRobotic machines/suits.
MeekoLittle Mischief
Megumiblessing
Melampusblack foot
Melanchaetesblack hair
Melaneusblack
MeleeConfusion, turmoil, involving hand-to-hand combat.
MellowLaidback and mellow.
MelvinGentle Lord
MensaA society for geniuses.
MenziGift of God.
MercerMerchant
MercheMercy
MercuryThe quick and agile messenger to the gods in Roman mythology. The closest planet to the Sun.
MerlinAn enchanter and wise man in celtic mythology.
MerrittFrom The Boundary Gate
MerryJoyous and playful.
MerylBright as the sea
Mesaflat tableland with steep edges
MeshindiVictor
MessierStar cataloger/discoverer.
Meteor(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
MeyerBringer of light
MichaWho Is Like The Lord?
MichaelWho Is Like God?
MichiPathway
Michioman on a journey
MichonneIconic character from Walking Dead.
MickWho Is Like God?
MickeyWho Is Like God?
Microextremely small in scale or scope or capability
MidasThe greedy and foolish king of Phrygia in Greek mythology.
Midgeminute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water
Midnight12:00 AM
Mighty(Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
MiguelWho Is Like God?
MikeyWho Is Like The Lord?
MikkelWho Is Like God?
MikoFemale shaman or priestess
MilagroMiracle
MilburnMild stream valley.
MilesSoldier or servant
Milkshakefrothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
Milkyresembling milk in color; not clear
MillerMill Worker
MilliganBrave, strong leader.
MiloSoldier, or merciful
MilouBeloved black cat.
MiltonFrom The Mill Town
MimiFaithful guard
MimicOne who or that which imitates
Minclever
Ming-HuaBrilliant, elite
Minia very short skirt
MinnieOf The Sea Or Bitter
MinorJunior, Younger
Minshengvoice of the people
MiracleSomething wonderful
Mischiefreckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
MistParticles Of Water
Mister PeabodySmart, wise dog owner.
MistyCovered With Mist, Dew
MitchWho Is Like God?
Mitsuoshining hero
MitsuruSatisfy, full
MittDiminutive Form Of Milton
MittensDifferent color on feet
MitziMary, Mother Of God (Bitter)
MiyuBeautiful gentle
MobyCreated Name
Mochaa superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia
MoeTo love; God's saviour; dark skinned
Mohanattractive
Mojitorum drink
MojoMagical charm or spell
MokshaLiberation; salvation
MolassesThick syrup.
Momopeach
MonetTo Be Heard
MongoFamous
MonkRefers to the television sleuth.
Monkeyone who is playfully mischievous
MonroeFrom The Hill
Monster(medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus
MontanaMountain
MontegroMountain of blackness.
MontgomeryFrom The Hill Of The Powerful Man
MontyMountain belonging to the ruler
MookieLovable mischievous child.
MoonFrom The Moon
Moonbeama ray of moonlight
MooseLargest Species In Deer Family
MooseyCuddly, playful, fun.
MopeyWander slowly.
MoritiGift of God/Heaven
MorningBeginning Of Day
MorpheusA god of dreams in Greek mythology.
Morsela small amount of solid food; a mouthful
MortimerTypically portrayed as a grumpy character
MortonFrom The Moor Town
MortyDead sea, or a stagnant lake
MoscatoSweet Italian wine.
MosesMorose
MotorEngine (noun) or to move about (verb).
Mountaina land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
MouseA hand-held pointing device for computers.
MowgliBoy in the jungle book
MoxieVerve, vigor or courage. the origins of the term are from an american soft drink, trademarked as ''moxie.''
MoyoLife, spirit, joy, love
MozartGerman composer
Mr MugglesCute pet dog name.
Mr PeabodyCharacter from Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon
MufasaLion king father figure.
Muffina sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
MuffinsSweet or savory baked goods
MuirUnited States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)
MulliganIrish version of burgoo
MumblyOld, grumpy, grouchy, man.
MunchkinSmall, cute people.
Mungo"Beloved Friend" (or "Beloved One")
MunirGlorious, Shining, Bright
MunroeMighty protector/protector of strength
MuraqabaSufi word for meditation literally it is an arabic term which means 'to watch over', ''to take care of', or 'to keep an eye'
MurdoMan of the sea.
MurdochBritish writer (born in Ireland) known primarily for her novels (1919-1999)
MurphLoving, loyal friend.
MurphyDescendant of a sea warrior
MurrayFrom The Sea Town
MuseAdmired
Mushrooma large cloud of rubble and dust shaped like a mushroom and rising into the sky after an explosion (especially of a nuclear bomb)
MushuGuardian dragon spirit.
MustaBlack, dark, mysterious, deep.

Dog Names Starting With M currently rank in 71st place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2026, dog names starting with m seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Dog Names Starting With M?

These dog names starting with m range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Marshmallow is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Maverick.

Mareike scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Max.

How does interest compare across the United States for Dog Names Starting With M?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Dog Names Starting With M.

The states that love dog names starting with m the most are Maine, District of Columbia and Virginia.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.

Which countries have the most love for Dog Names Starting With M?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of dog names starting with m.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE dog names starting with m are Congo Republic, Uganda and Iran.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Algeria, South Korea and Morocco.