Naming your new puppy is an exciting step in making them a part of the family. If you're drawn to names that start with M, you’re in the right place! This list of 455 names, inspired by popular choices in the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset, offers a variety of options for both male and female dogs—from classic and endearing to unique and playful.
Whether you’ve welcomed a majestic Malamute, a mischievous Maltese, or a mild-mannered Mastiff, a name beginning with M could be the perfect choice. Browse our list to find the ideal name that reflects your puppy’s personality and charm!
Male Dog Names Starting with M
Looking for a memorable name for your male puppy? Here’s a selection of male dog names beginning with M, perfect for any bold, friendly, or loyal boy.
| Mac | Macaroni | Macaroon | Macchiato | Machito |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macho | Macintosh | Mack | Mackie | Macky |
| Madden | Maddox | Madison | Magic | Magnum |
| Magnus | Maison | Major | Maki | Mako |
| Malachi | Malakai | Malcolm | Malcom | Malish |
| Malo | Malshi | Maltese | Maltipoo | Mambo |
| Mandoo | Mango | Manhattan | Manny | Manolo |
| Manu | Mao | Maple | Marble | Marbles |
| Marcel | Marcello | Marco | Marcus | Mario |
| Mark | Marko | Marky | Marley | Marlin |
| Marlo | Marlon | Marlow | Marlowe | Marquis |
| Mars | Marshall | Marshmallow | Marshmellow | Martin |
| Martinez | Martini | Marty | Maru | Marvel |
| Marvin | Mason | Massimo | Master | Mate |
| Mateo | Matisse | Matt | Matteo | Matthew |
| Maui | Maurice | Maverick | Max | Maxamillion |
| Maxi | Maxie | Maximilian | Maximiliano | Maximillian |
| Maximillion | Maximo | Maximus | Maxwell | Maxx |
| Maylo | Mccoy | Mcduff | Mcqueen | Meatball |
| Meeko | Mel | Mello | Mellow | Melo |
| Melvin | Memo | Memphis | Mercury | Merle |
| Merlin | Messi | Metro | Micah | Michael |
| Mick | Mickey | Mickie | Micky | Mico |
| Midas | Midnight | Mighty | Mika | Mike |
| Mikey | Miki | Mikko | Miko | Milan |
| Miles | Milk | Milky | Miller | Milo |
| Milou | Milton | Mimo | Mingo | Mingus |
| Mini | Mio | Miracle | Miro | Misha |
| Mishka | Misiu | Miso | Mister | Mitch |
| Mitchell | Mobe | Moby | Mocca | Mocha |
| Mochi | Moe | Mojito | Mojo | Momo |
| Monday | Money | Monk | Monkey | Monroe |
| Monster | Montana | Monte | Montgomery | Monty |
| Moo | Mookie | Moomoo | Moon | Moonshine |
| Moose | Morales | Moreno | Morgan | Morkie |
| Morris | Mortimer | Morty | Mosby | Mose |
| Moses | Motley | Mouse | Mousse | Mowgli |
| Moxie | Mozart | Muddy | Mufasa | Muffin |
| Mugs | Mugsy | Mulligan | Mumu | Munch |
| Munchie | Munchkin | Munchy | Muneco | Munson |
| Muppet | Murph | Murphy | Murray | Muscles |
| Mushroom | Mushu | Mustard | Muttley | Myles |
| Mylo |
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Female Dog Names Starting with M
If you’re searching for a sweet or elegant name for a female puppy, explore these lovely options starting with M. There’s something here to suit every personality!
| Mabel | Mable | Mac | Maci | Macie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie | Macy | Madam | Maddie | Maddy |
| Madeleine | Madeline | Madison | Madonna | Mae |
| Maeby | Maeve | Mafalda | Maggi | Maggie |
| Maggy | Magic | Magnolia | Mai | Maia |
| Maisel | Maisey | Maisie | Maisy | Maiya |
| Maizey | Maizie | Maizy | Maja | Majesty |
| Maki | Mala | Malai | Mali | Malibu |
| Mallory | Maltese | Maltipoo | Mama | Mamas |
| Mamaz | Mamba | Manchita | Mandy | Mango |
| Manya | Maple | Mara | Marble | Marcy |
| Margaret | Margarita | Margaux | Marge | Margie |
| Margo | Margot | Mari | Maria | Mariah |
| Marie | Marigold | Marilyn | Marina | Marla |
| Marlee | Marley | Marlie | Marlow | Marlowe |
| Marly | Marni | Marnie | Marshmallow | Marshmellow |
| Marta | Martha | Martina | Martinez | Martini |
| Marty | Marvel | Mary | Maryjane | Marzipan |
| Masha | Mason | Matcha | Matilda | Mattie |
| Matty | Maude | Maui | Mavis | Max |
| Maxi | Maxie | Maxine | May | Maya |
| Maybe | Maybel | Maybelle | Mayzie | Maze |
| Mazie | Mazzy | Meadow | Meatball | Mecca |
| Meeka | Meeko | Meena | Meg | Megan |
| Mei | Meimei | Mel | Mela | Melanie |
| Meli | Melissa | Mellie | Mellow | Melly |
| Melo | Melodie | Melody | Memphis | Mercedes |
| Mercy | Merida | Merry | Meryl | Mia |
| Miah | Mica | Michaela | Michelle | Mickey |
| Micki | Midge | Midnight | Mika | Mikaela |
| Mikka | Miko | Mila | Milagros | Milan |
| Mildred | Miley | Milka | Milky | Milli |
| Millie | Milly | Milo | Milou | Mimi |
| Mimosa | Mimzy | Mina | Mindi | Mindy |
| Minerva | Mini | Minie | Minka | Minky |
| Minnie | Minny | Mira | Miracle | Miranda |
| Mischa | Misha | Mishka | Miska | Miso |
| Miss | Missy | Misti | Misty | Mitsu |
| Mittens | Mitzi | Mitzy | Miya | Moana |
| Moca | Mocca | Mocha | Mochi | Moet |
| Moira | Mojo | Moka | Mollie | Molly |
| Momo | Mona | Monday | Monet | Money |
| Monkey | Monroe | Monster | Montana | Moo |
| Mookie | Moon | Moose | Mopsy | Mora |
| Morales | Morena | Morgan | Morkie | Morticia |
| Mouse | Mousse | Moxie | Moxxi | Mozzarella |
| Muffin | Mui | Mulan | Munchkin | Muneca |
| Muppet | Murphy | Musya | Mya | Myka |
| Myla | Myrtle | Mystic | Mystique |