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Lowree
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Probably a variant of Lowry/Lowrey or Laurie; associated meanings include 'laurel' (via Laura/Laurence) or as a form of the Irish/Scottish surname Lowry. |
English, Irish |
Girl |
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Luighseach
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Obscure/uncertain - etymology not well attested. Possibly derived from Irish elements (e.g., luigh 'to lie') or an old byname; no widely agreed single meaning. |
Irish |
Girl |
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Mackena
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Derived from a surname meaning 'son of Cionaodh' (Cionaodh often interpreted as 'born of fire' or 'beloved') |
Irish |
Girl |
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Mackenah
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Descendant of Cionnaith; often interpreted as 'descendant of the beloved' or linked to 'born of fire' in some traditions |
Irish, Scottish Gaelic |
Girl |
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Maeghin
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Derived from Meghan/Megan - 'pearl' (diminutive of Margaret) |
Irish |
Girl |
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Maelynne
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A modern blended name - commonly read as 'Mae (May) + Lynn (lake)', often interpreted as 'beloved' or, if tied to Maël, 'little chief/prince' |
English, Irish |
Girl |
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Maerah
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Varies by origin - possible senses include 'cave' (Hebrew), 'merry' (Irish), 'devotee/prosperous' (Sanskrit/Indian), or a creative/variant form of Maria meaning 'beloved'. |
Arabic, Gaelic, Hebrew, Indian, Irish, Latin, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Maerin
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Diminutive of Mary - "little Mary" (associated with the name Mary/Miriam) |
Irish |
Girl |
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Maeve
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Intoxicating; 'she who intoxicates' / 'mead-woman' |
Irish |
Girl |
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Maeveen
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From Medb, traditionally interpreted as 'intoxicating' or 'she who rules' |
Irish |
Girl |
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Maevy
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From Medb, commonly interpreted as 'intoxicating' or 'she who intoxicates'; also associated with 'ruler'. |
Irish |
Girl |
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Magan
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English/Welsh: 'pearl' (via Margaret). Sanskrit/Hindi: 'enchanted, absorbed, delighted, engrossed.' |
Hindi, Irish, Welsh |
Girl |
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Maighdlin
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From Magdala - 'of Magdala' (Magdala likely means 'tower') |
Irish |
Girl |
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Mailin
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Often considered a form of Malin/Magdalena meaning "of Magdala" or a diminutive meaning "little one"; in Gaelic contexts related to mael (devotee/chief) |
Gaelic, Irish |
Girl |
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Maira
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Varies by origin - commonly linked to Maria/Miriam (often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved'/'sea of bitterness'); in Tupi (Maíra) associated with 'seagull' or 'beautiful'; in Irish it is a form of Mary. |
Hebrew, Irish, Portuguese, Spanish |
Girl |
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Mairead
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pearl |
Irish, Scottish Gaelic |
Girl |
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Mairim
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Gaelic form of Mary/Miriam. Meaning uncertain - traditionally linked to 'sea of bitterness', 'rebellion' or 'beloved'. |
Irish, Scottish Gaelic |
Girl |
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Mairin
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Diminutive of Máire (Mary) - 'little Mary' |
Irish |
Girl |
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maive
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‘Intoxicating’ or ‘she who intoxicates’; name of a legendary Irish queen (Medb of Connacht). |
Irish |
Girl |
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Makena
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the happy one; joyful |
Gaelic, Hawaiian, Irish |
Girl |
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Makenna
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Descendant of Cionaodh; often interpreted as 'born of fire' or 'child/beloved of Aodh'. |
Irish, Scottish Gaelic |
Girl |
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Makinna
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A feminine variant of Makenna/McKenna - 'son/descendant of Cionaodh', often interpreted as 'born of fire' or 'beloved'. |
Gaelic, Irish |
Girl |
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Mally
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A pet form of Molly/Mary (little Mary); can also reflect Irish O'Malley family origins or be a diminutive of Malachi/Malcolm (linked to meanings like 'my messenger' or family/chief associations). |
Irish |
Girl |
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Malona
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Adaptation of Malone: 'devotee' or 'servant of (St.) John'. |
Irish |
Girl |
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Malonee
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Servant or devotee of (Saint) John |
Irish |
Girl |
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Malonie
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devotee or servant of (Saint) John |
Irish |
Girl |
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Malonnie
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From an Irish surname meaning "servant/devotee" (often interpreted as "devotee of Saint John" or "descendant of Maolán") |
Irish |
Girl |
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Maruorie
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Probably 'pearl' (if derived from Margaret/Marjorie) |
Irish |
Girl |
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Marybride
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Combines Mary (Hebrew: 'bitter' or 'beloved') with Bride/Brigid (Irish: 'exalted one', 'strength') - roughly 'beloved/exalted one'. |
English, Irish |
Girl |
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Mauree
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Diminutive of Máire (Mary); associated meanings include 'bitter' or 'beloved' (original Hebrew meaning uncertain) |
Irish |
Girl |
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