Dog Names that Start with M for your Girl/Boy Pup

Coming before N, M is the thirteenth letter of the alpabet. Some consider M more of a masculine letter but this does not mean it lacks cute girly names for female pooches.

From Mable, Majik, Maya, Maddie, to Max, Major and Mac there is a huge collection of M-starting girl and boy dog names for your inspiration. Following is a collection of some of our best picks.

Top Girl Dog Names that Start with M.

These are some of the best Female Dog names that begin with the letter M.

  • Mabel-A name of Latin origin meaning beautiful, loving, lovable.
  • Macey-It is of Old French origin meaning weapon.
  • Madeline- A name of Greek origin meaning Of Magdala.
  • Madia-From Spanish origin meaning Bitter; woman from Magdala.
  • Magna-Feminine of Magnus from Scandinavian meaning mighty and strength.
  • Magpie-Loud-voiced black and white bird (one that talks obnoxiously).
  • Mahalley-It is of Irish and Scottish meaning beauty, love, wisdom and elegance.
  • Maisie-It is of English origin meaning Pearl.
  • Majik-Derived from English American origins, Majik from magic.
  • Makana-It is of Hawaiian origin meaning Gift.
  • Makita-A name of Filipino (Philippines) meaning vision.
  • Malia-A name meaning Bitter of the Sea.
  • Maggie-A name of English origin meaning pearl.
  • Mia-It means mine. Originated from hypocoristic of various names.
  • Maya-It’s of English origin meaning Good Mother.
  • Maddie-A name of Hebrew origin meaning Woman of Magdala, maiden, young.
  • Marley-A name of Old English origin meaning pleasant.
  • Millie-It is of Latin origin meaning  sweet.(version of Melinda)
  • Missy-It is of Greek origin meaning Bee. Famous bearer.
  • Minnie-Pet from Maryam. A Hebrew name meaning sea of bitterness/sea of sorrow.
  • Molly-A name of Irish origin meaning star of the sea.
  • Mocha-A name of English origin meaning chocolate-coffee flavor.
  • Macy-It means weapon and its Of Old French origin.
  • Mimi-A name of French origin meaning Sea of Bitterness.
  • Mila-It is a Slavic name meaning gracious/dear. It’s of Eastern Europe.
  • Miley-It means Smiley .It is of American origin.
  • Mya-A name of Greek origin meaning Great one or mother.
  • Misty-A name of American origin meaning Covered with mist, Dew.
  • Mollie-A variant of Latin name Mary and Melinda meaning Star of the see.
  • Mika-A variant name of Dominique and is of French and Latin origin meaning three tree together, quick, nimble.”
Female Pug Dog
Girl Pug

Other female dog names that start with M include;

  • Mallie
  • Mallory
  • Mamba
  • Mamma
  • Mamie
  • Mandy
  • Mango
  • Mara
  • Margarita
  • Marge
  • Mariah
  • Marie
  • Mariel
  • Marsha
  • Marta
  • Martha
  • Martisha
  • Matera
  • Matilda
  • Mattie
  • Maude
  • Maui
  • Maura
  • Mausie
  • Maxie
  • Maxine
  • May
  • Maya
  • Mayden
  • Maylee
  • Mayne
  • Mazzy
  • Meadow
  • Meeko
  • Meg
  • Megan
  • Mekki
  • Melba
  • Mele
  • Melody
  • Mercedes
  • Merry
  • Mialilly
  • Miata
  • Micha
  • Michelle
  • Micki
  • Mija
  • Mikita
  • Mikko
  • Mimsy
  • Mina
  • Mindy
  • Minerva
  • Minx
  • Miranda
  • Mirna
  • Misdemeanor
  • Misha
  • Missfire
  • Miss Piggy
  • Mistic
  • Mitze
  • Miya
  • Mizthang
  • Moesha
  • Moira
  • Moka
  • Moki
  • Molina
  • Mona
  • Monana
  • Montana
  • Moody
  • Mookie
  • Moonbeam
  • Moondance
  • Moonlight
  • Moopsy
  • Morgana
  • Morgie
  • Morley
  • Morning
  • Morticia
  • Muffett
  • Muffie
  • Muffin
  • Mulan
  • Mumu
  • Mura
  • Muse
  • Myla
  • Myrtle
  • Mystic

Cool Boy Dog Names that Start with M.

These are the top Male names starting with M.

  • Max-A name of Latin origin meaning greatest.
  • Maaleck-From Arabic origin meaning owner.
  • Macao-It is a name from Cantonese meaning gateway of the bays.
  • Macbeth-It is of Gaelic origin meaning son of life.
  • Machiavelli-A name from Latin origin meaning battle, fight.
  • Machos-It is of Spanish origin meaning mule.
  • Macintosh-From Gaelic origin meaning son of chief; leader of thane.
  • Macmillan-A surname from Scottish origin meaning son of tonsure.
  • Madito-Feminine Maldita meaning cruel, mean, mischievous.
  • Maduro-A name of Spanish origin meaning ripe, fresh/mature/sensible.
  • Maestro-It’s of Italian origin meaning master, teacher.
  • Milo-It is of Germanic origin meaning mild, peaceful and calm.
  • Murphy-An Irish surname meaning sea-warrior/sea battler.
  • Moose-It is of Native American origin meaning largest species of Deer.
  • Maverick-A name of American origin meaning wildly Independent.
  • Mac –It’s of Scottish origin meaning ‘son’.
  • Mason-A Traditional name meaning one who works with stone.
  • Mojo-A name that is Ancestral and means lucky charm, fertility, rain, music, dance.
  • Miles-A name of Latin origin meaning a soldier.
  • Monty-An English name meaning Mountain.
  • Maxwell-An Irish name meaning Mack’s or stream.
  • Mack-A name of Ireland, Scottish origin meaning ‘son in Gaelic.’
  • Major-A name of Latin origin meaning Better.
  • Mikey-A short form of Michael of Hebrew origin meaning who is like God.
  • Merlin-Derived from primitive Celtic meaning Sea Hill/Sea fortress.
  • Moe-It is of American origin meaning Dark-skinned.
  • Meeko-It is of Indian name of Sanskrit origin.It means Classmate Finder.
  • Marty-A French name meaning Dead Sea (stagnant lake).
  • Murray-It is of Gaelic origin meaning lord and master.
  • Mowgli-In the stories the name is said to mean frog. Used in the Jungle Book.
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Mr Cool

Other M male dog names include;

  • Maffick
  • Maffin
  • Mafioso
  • Magelan
  • Magic
  • Magnat
  • Magnet
  • Magnum
  • Magnus
  • Mahoney
  • Mahoni
  • Mahonil
  • Maico
  • Maier
  • Maik
  • Mailo
  • Mailor
  • Maio
  • Majorat
  • Makani
  • Mako
  • Malcolm
  • Male
  • Malebo
  • Maleno
  • Malento
  • Malex
  • Mali
  • Malibu
  • Malin
  • Mallo
  • Malo
  • Malte
  • Malto
  • Malu
  • Mambo
  • Mambor
  • Mamby
  • Mamo
  • Mando
  • Mango
  • Manhattan
  • Manners
  • Manno
  • Mannus
  • Mano
  • Manolo
  • Manolos
  • Manon
  • Manoy
  • Manto
  • Mantos
  • Mantu
  • Manü
  • Manyo
  • Maraschino
  • Maraska
  • Marc
  • Marcis
  • Marco
  • Marek
  • Marev
  • Mariachi
  • Marin
  • Mario
  • Marius
  • Mark
  • Markos
  • Marley
  • Marlo
  • Marlon
  • Marlow
  • Maro
  • Maron
  • Marquee
  • Marron
  • Mars
  • Marshal
  • Marshmallow
  • Marten
  • Martian
  • Martini
  • Marvin
  • Mash
  • Masho
  • Mashom
  • Mask
  • Masko
  • Massimo
  • Master
  • Masuth
  • Matador
  • Matai
  • Mates
  • Mathis
  • Mato
  • Matok
  • Matt
  • Matti
  • Mattis
  • Matto
  • Matz
  • Matze
  • Matzinger
  • Maud
  • Maunt
  • Maurice
  • Maurino
  • Mauro
  • Mave
  • Mäxchen
  • Maxi
  • Maxim
  • Maximo
  • Maxl
  • Mayday
  • Mayer
  • Maynard
  • Mayo
  • Mazel
  • McCoy
  • McKennsy
  • McKenzie
  • Me Too
  • Meadow
  • Meatlof
  • Mecki
  • Mecky
  • Medax
  • Medor
  • Medy
  • Meg
  • Mehmet
  • Meiki
  • Meiko
  • Meino
  • Mekki
  • Melac
  • Mello
  • Mellow
  • Melvin
  • Mendo
  • Menni
  • Menno
  • Menos
  • Mentor
  • Meo
  • Mephisto
  • Mercedes
  • Mercurio
  • Mercutio
  • Merian
  • Merino
  • Merlo
  • Meru
  • Mesquito
  • Metis
  • Metro
  • Mex
  • Mexico
  • Mexx
  • Micado
  • Micha
  • Michel
  • Michelangelo
  • Michiko
  • Mickey
  • Micky
  • Mico
  • Midas
  • Midget
  • Midori
  • Mignon
  • Migo
  • Miguel
  • Mihal
  • Mikado
  • Mike
  • Mikesch
  • Mikis
  • Miko
  • Mikosch
  • Milan
  • Milano
  • Mingo
  • Mino
  • Minos
  • Minto
  • Mintos
  • Mintron
  • Mirando
  • Mirco
  • Mirko
  • Miro
  • Miró
  • Mischa
  • Mischka
  • Misha
  • Mistletoe
  • Mix
  • Moby
  • Mochito
  • Moet
  • Moggl
  • Mogli
  • Mogul
  • Mogwai
  • Mohawk
  • Mohican
  • Mohr
  • Mohrchen
  • Mohrle
  • Moki
  • Molch
  • Mole
  • Molle
  • Momper
  • Mompi
  • Mon Ami
  • Mon Cher
  • Monk
  • Monkey
  • Monopoly
  • Monster
  • Montego
  • Monza
  • Moochy
  • Moody
  • Moonbeam
  • Moony
  • Moppel
  • Moppy
  • Mopsy
  • Morax
  • Morchen
  • Mordio
  • Mores
  • Mörfie
  • Moritz
  • Mork
  • Morocco
  • Morpheus
  • Morri
  • Morris
  • Morio
  • Mortimer
  • Moses
  • Moskito
  • Mosquito
  • Moto
  • Mouton
  • Movado
  • Movie
  • Mow
  • Mozart
  • Muck
  • Mudd
  • Muddles
  • Muffel
  • Muffin
  • Muffy
  • Mugsy
  • Mulberry
  • Mulder
  • Mumbles
  • Mumpel
  • Mumpi
  • Mumpitz
  • Muncher
  • Mungo
  • Mungojerrie
  • Munka
  • Muphin
  • Muppet
  • Murli
  • Murphy-Murphy
  • Murx
  • Mutabor
  • Mutt
  • Muzius
  • Myckos
  • Mylo
  • Mylord
  • Myron

Unique M Dog Names

Since many dog lovers are naming their dogs with names that begin with M, you might want your dog not to fallout.
Here is a list of unique dog names you aren’t likely to hear at the dog park anytime soon!

These names can be given to both male and female dogs.

  • Miko-It is of Japanese origin meaning child of God.
  • Mardi-A name of French origin meaning Tuesday.
  • Mintie-A name of English origin meaning Diminutive Form of Aminta.
  • McCloud-Scottish Dalriadan clans meaning son of Lead.

 Others include:

  • Miyo
  • Marlo
  • Mio
  • Mumbles
  • Monroe
  • Magnet
  • Miri
  • Malone
  • Malu
  • Munja
  • Moonie
  • Mascot
  • Marze
  • McAllister

Tough M Dog Names

Tough and Strong Dog
American Bully

Do you have a dog with a commanding presence?
Below are some few tough dog names that begin with M.

  • Master
  • Major
  • Marshal
  • Marine
  • Magneto
  • Maverick
  • Mad Max
  • McGruff
  • Motor
  • Mako (like the shark)

Foodie Dog Names Starting With M.

A dog with a name inspired by food, maybe one that you love.
So here are some few foodie dog names that begin with M

  • Meatball
  • Muffin
  • Maple Syrup
  • Meatloaf
  • Marshmallow
  • Martini
  • M&M
  • Macaroni
  • Milkshake
  • Mojito

Funny M Female and Male Dog Names

Choosing the right M name for your dog might also reflect your own personality. Maybe you are into movies, get called funny by your friends or you just have a positive demeanor. Choosing a funny dog name that starts with M could be good for you.

  • Mailo-A name of Spanish origin meaning Pleasant, kind, second-born.
  • Maito-It is of Indian origin meaning Dog.
  • Makoy-It is of American origin meaning Thanks.
  • Malevo-A name from Southern Cone,a masculine noun.
  • Malfoy-A name referring to Draco Malfoy. Draco is the first name is Latin for dragon.
  • Marlon-A name of American origin meaning Little Warlike one.
  • Marvel-It’s of French origin meaning to wonder, Admire.
  • Mary Puppins-Refers to Miss Charlotte Stevens Owner.
  • Mac N Cheese-Macaroni and Cheese of the United Kingdom, U.S.
  • Medusa-A name meaning cunning. It’s of Greek origin.

Other names include;

  • Maggot
  • Magnum
  • Mai Tai
  • Malteaser
  • Marple
  • Margarita
  • Marzipan
  • Maybelline
  • McFluffy
  • Mogg
  • Mazzie
  • McDoggins
  • McFly
  • McGruff
  • Mein Hair
  • Mendoza
  • Merle
  • Merlot
  • Methane
  • Mezcal
  • Milord
  • Mint Humbug
  • Miss Furbulous
  • Mister Fluff
  • Mister Miyagi
  • Mittens
  • Mophead
  • Mormon
  • Mouse

Other Good M Dog Names(Breed Specific).

If you have a specific dog breed, the collection of M-names below can be handy for your name search inspiration

       Dog Name       Breed                    Gender

NameBreedGender
MaayaSiberian HuskyFemale
MaayraaPugFemale
MabelRottweilerFemale
MacLabrador RetrieverMale
MaccMiniature PinscherFemale
MachillineDobermannMale
MachoLabrador RetrieverMale
MackRottweilerMale
MackyLabrador RetrieverMale
MacoIndian Pariah DogMale
MacroBoxerMale
MaddonaNeapolitan Mastiff (Italian Mastiff)Female
MaddyRottweilerMale
MafiaLabrador RetrieverMale
MagentoLabrador RetrieverMale
MaggiPomeranianFemale
MaggieGolden RetrieverFemale
Maggie puggy tipsyPugFemale
MaggyPugFemale
MagiGerman Shepherd Dog (Alsatian)Female
MagicMiniature PinscherFemale
MagieLabrador RetrieverFemale
MagikLabrador RetrieverMale
MagniumMastiffMale
MahaMixed BreedFemale
MahiLabrador RetrieverMale
MairaSt.BernardFemale
MaiseeLabrador RetrieverFemale
MajorGerman Shepherd Dog (Alsatian)Male
MakLabrador RetrieverMale
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