200 Dog Names That Start With M (with Meanings)

Some names just feel right. And when it starts with M, it can be magical, mighty, or just plain adorable. From short and sweet picks like Mia to bold and strong names like Maximus, the letter M gives you so many choices.

This list has 200 real names with their meanings so you know exactly what each one stands for. Whether your dog is playful, calm, sassy, or gentle, you’ll find a name that matches their personality perfectly.

So grab your coffee, scroll through, and pick the one that makes your heart say, “Yes, that’s it!”

Male Dog names starting with the letter “M,” along with their meanings

No	Name	Meaning
1	Marcus	Devoted to Mars (warlike)
2	Marius	Of the sea or of Mars
3	Marlon	From the hill or marshland
4	Marshall	Horse servant or caretaker
5	Martin	Warlike or dedicated to Mars
6	Marvin	Eminent or prominent
7	Mason	Stone worker or builder
8	Matthew	Gift of God
9	Matthias	Gift of Yahweh
10	Maverick	Independent-minded
11	Maxwell	Great stream or goat pasture
12	Maynard	Strong hand or power
13	Meadow	Field of grass
14	Melvin	Gentle or soft
15	Mercury	Messenger of the gods
16	Merrick	Powerful lord or ruler
17	Micah	Who is like God?
18	Michael	Who is like God?
19	Miles	Soldier or merciful
20	Miller	One who grinds grain
21	Milo	Soldier; beloved or merciful
22	Milton	Town by the mill
23	Moises	To draw out or rescue
24	Montgomery	Mountain fortress
25	Morgan	Sea defender or sea warrior
26	Morris	Dark-skinned; Moor
27	Murphy	Sea warrior or sea defender
28	Myles	Soldier or military man
29	Myron	Fragrant or perfume
30	Maddox	Son of Madoc (“fortunate”)
31	Malcolm	Follower of Saint Columba
32	Malik	King or ruler
33	Mace	Heavy staff
34	Marcel	Little warrior
35	Marcelo	Young warrior
36	Marlon	Little falcon
37	Mars	Roman god of war
38	Massimo	The greatest
39	Matthias	Gift of God
40	Mattia	Gift of God (Italian form)
41	Maxwell	Great stream
42	Montague	Pointed mountain
43	Montgomery	Mountain of the powerful man
44	Morris	Dark-skinned
45	Merritt	Boundary gate
46	Merlin	Sea fortress
47	Maddox	Son of the fortunate one
48	Malachy	Messenger of God
49	Mateo	Gift of God
50	Maximilian	Greatest
51	Matteo	Gift of God (Italian)
52	Malik	King
53	Morgan	Sea-born
54	Murdoch	Protector of the sea
55	Mikkel	Variant of Michael
56	Marley	Pleasant seaside meadow
57	Major	Greater or important size
58	Memphis	Enduring and beautiful
59	Malvin	Leader or chief
60	Madden	Son of Madoc (fortunate)
61	Malik	King or ruler
62	Merrick	Fame and power
63	Mace	Heavy staff
64	Myron	Myrrh or fragrant thing
65	Mercury	Messenger god
66	Marcus	Of Mars
67	Mace	Weapon or staff
68	Malcolm	Devotee of Columba
69	Maverick	Independent
70	Milo	Beloved, soldier
71	Murray	Sea warrior
72	Morgan	Sea warrior
73	Malik	Ruler
74	Martel	Little warrior
75	Maurizio	Dark-skinned
76	Mace	Heavy staff
77	Matteo	Gift of God
78	Markus	Warlike
79	Marcus	Warlike
80	Mason	Builder
81	Monty	From Montgomery (or mountain)
82	Micah	Who is like God?
83	Maxim	Greatest
84	Maverick	Independent
85	Moss	Seafarer or woodland dweller
86	Marley	Pleasant field by the sea
87	Mellon	Gentleness; honey
88	Mackenzie	Fair one’s son
89	Mathis	Gift of God
90	Marcellus	Little warrior
91	Montague	Pointed mountain
92	Montgomery	Mighty mountain
93	Moriarty	Sea-lord
94	Majid	Noble, glorious (Arabic)
95	Malik	King
96	Mehmed	Praiseworthy (variant of Muhammad)
97	Mustafa	Chosen; selected
98	Manuel	God is with us
99	Menzies	Fair, Scottish origin
100	Marin	Of the sea

Female Dog names starting with the letter “M,” along with their meanings

No	Name	Meaning
1	Mabel	Lovable
2	Macey	Gift of God
3	Macie	Weapon
4	Mackenzie	Child of the wise leader
5	Maddie	Woman from Magdala
6	Madeline	High tower
7	Madison	Son of Matthew (used for girls too)
8	Mae	Pearl
9	Maeve	She who intoxicates
10	Magda	From Magdala
11	Maggie	Pearl
12	Magnolia	Flower name
13	Maida	Maiden
14	Maisie	Pearl
15	Maitland	From the meadow
16	Mala	Garland of flowers
17	Malaya	Freedom
18	Malika	Queen
19	Mallory	Ill-fated
20	Malou	Bitter; famous warrior
21	Mandy	Lovable
22	Manuela	God is with us
23	Mara	Bitter
24	Marabel	Beautiful Mary
25	Marcie	Warlike
26	Margaret	Pearl
27	Margery	Pearl
28	Margot	Pearl
29	Maria	Beloved; bitter
30	Mariam	Bitter
31	Marian	Combination of Mary and Ann
32	Mariana	Grace and sea
33	Maribel	Beautiful Mary
34	Marie	Beloved
35	Marigold	Golden flower
36	Marilyn	Combination of Mary and Lynn
37	Marina	Of the sea
38	Maris	Of the sea
39	Marissa	Of the sea
40	Maritza	Of the sea
41	Marla	Tower
42	Marlene	Combination of Mary and Magdalene
43	Marley	Pleasant seaside meadow
44	Marlo	From the hill by the lake
45	Marnie	Rejoice
46	Marsha	Warlike
47	Marta	Lady
48	Martha	Lady
49	Martina	Warlike
50	Mary	Beloved or bitter
51	Matilda	Mighty in battle
52	Maud	Powerful in battle
53	Maura	Dark-skinned
54	Maurine	Dark-skinned
55	Maxine	Greatest
56	May	The month of May
57	Maya	Water; illusion
58	Maybelle	Lovable
59	Mayra	Beloved
60	Meadow	Field of grass
61	Medora	Ruler
62	Meg	Pearl
63	Megan	Pearl
64	Meira	Light
65	Melanie	Dark
66	Melba	Soft
67	Melinda	Gentle; sweet
68	Meliora	Better
69	Melissa	Honey bee
70	Melody	Song
71	Melonie	Black; dark
72	Mercedes	Mercies
73	Mercy	Compassion
74	Meredith	Great ruler
75	Meriel	Shining sea
76	Meryl	Bright sea
77	Mia	Mine
78	Micaela	Who is like God?
79	Michaela	Who is like God?
80	Michelle	Who is like God?
81	Michiko	Beautiful child
82	Mieke	Bitter
83	Mila	Gracious; dear
84	Milagros	Miracles
85	Mildred	Gentle strength
86	Milena	Gracious
87	Milicent	Strong in work
88	Millie	Gentle strength
89	Mimi	Bitter
90	Mina	Love; protection
91	Mindy	Gentle
92	Minerva	Goddess of wisdom
93	Minnie	Of the mind; resolute
94	Mira	Wonderful; peace
95	Miriam	Bitter
96	Moira	Bitter
97	Molly	Bitter
98	Mona	Noble or solitary
99	Monique	Advisor
100	Muriel	Bright sea