Maurice (L.), Moorish, dark-coloured.—L. Mauritius, Fr. Maurice, It. Maurizio, Sp. Mauricio, Ger. Moritz.
Maximilian (L.), the greatest Æmilianus.—L. Maximilianus, Fr. Maximilien, Port. Maximiliãs, Ger. Maximilian.
May, the month of May, or a contraction of Mary.
Melicent, Milicent (L.), sweet singer, or (Teut.) strength.—Sp. Melisenda.
Melissa (Gr.), a bee.—Fr. Mélisse, Mélite, It. Melissa.
Mercy (Eng.), Mercy.
Micah (Heb.), who is like the Lord?
Michael (Heb.), who is like God?—Dims. Mike, Micky.—Fr. Michel, It. Michele, Sp. and Port. Miguel, Ger. Michael.
Mildred (Teut.), mild threatener.—L. Mildreda.
Miles (L.), soldier.