My oh my! Are you’re looking for dog names that start with M? You know, the cute monikers that you’ll go “mutts” over? 😉 Then hold on to your dog leash because we’re going to take you through a marvelous round up of M dog names.
Plus, we’ve organized names into categories—female, male, cute, unique—so you can jump right to the type of name you’re searching for.
And with over 195 names to choose from, you’re sure to find one that’s a perfect match for your pupper.
Let’s get started!
Girl dog names that start with M
Molly and Maggie are popular girl dog names that start with M. (In fact, they’ve both appeared on “most popular” dog names lists, according to Rover.com.)
But have you considered other amazing names like Marble, which could be adorable for a multi-colored dog with a coat that’s a swirl of color?
Or, how about the name Maple for the puppy that sports a coat the color of golden brown maple syrup?
Check out this list of girl dog names that start with the letter M and includes a variety of cute, human, and even food-inspired M names.
Mabel
Mackenzie
Maddie
Madeline
Madge
Madison
Maggie
Magnolia
Makayla
Mama
Mami
Mandy
Mango
Maple
Marble
Marcella
Marcia
Margaret
Margie
Marguerite
Maria
Marie
Marigold or MaryGold
Marjorie
Marlene
Marshmallow
Martha
Marvel
Mary
Mary Ann
Matilda
Mattie
Maudel
Maureen
Maurice
Mavis
Maxine
May
MayBell
Mel
Melanie
Melinda
Melissa
Melody
Merci
Mercy
Meredith
Merrygold
Michelle
Midge
Mila
Mildred
Miley
Millie
Miss Piggy
Missie
Moana
Mocha
Mollie
Monica
Mulan
Muriel
Myrtle
BTW…if grandma names like Mildred and Mable are some of your favorites from the list above, check out my mega list of old-fashioned girl dog names from A-Z.
Boy dog names that start with M
Here’s a fun fact: Every year, the dog lovers over at Rover.com round up the most popular dog names for the year.
One boy dog name in particular has consistently been a top pick for the last five years. (Yes, it starts with the letter M!)
Do you know which name has been the most popular for five years and running?
It’s on this list and the answer is below:
Mace
Mack
Major
Malcolm
Malvern
Mango
Manlee
Manuel
Marcel
Marco
Marcus
Mario
Marion
Mark
Marlo
Marsh
Marshall
Marshmallow
Martin
Marty
Marvin
Mason
Master
Mateo
Matt
Matthew
Maury
Maverick
Max
Maximum
Mel
Melvin
Mesquite (inspired by BBQ)
Merit
Merle
Merlin
Michael
Mickey
Mike
Miles
Miller
Milton
Mister
Mitch
Mitt
Mo
Moby
Mocha
Monroe
Montgomery
Morris
Morton
Moses
Mufasa
Drum roll please…
The dog name that’s been on the list of “most popular” from 2017 through 2021 is…MAX. 🐾
But if you prefer old-timey names like Marion and Martin over popular names like Max, then check out my mega list of old-fashioned boy dog names from A to Z.
Cute dog names that start with M
Cute puppies deserve the cutest names! Try these adorable, endearing dog names that start with M on for size…
Merry
Mia
Midnight
Mimi
Minuet
Mitzi
Molasses
Moonbeam
Moonpie
Moppet
Moxie
Muffin
Muppet
Unique dog names that start with M
Maybe you’d like to go beyond human names like Max and Maggie, and name your dog something that’s unique and stands out from the pack!
Here are unique and creative dog names that start with the letter M.
M&M
Macademia
Maestro
Magi
Magic
Maine
Mallard
March
Marina
Mars
Martini
Maui
Mead
Meadow
Melbourne
Mello/Mellow
Mercedes
Merit
Merlot
Mesa
Messina
Midas
Milwaukee
Miracle
Misha
Mississippi
Missouri
Mojito
Mojo
Mondo
Monet
Montant
Mork
Mosquito (for that tiny pupper)
Mouse
Mousse
Moz
Munich
Myrtle
Mystique
Dog names that start with M and end with Y
Adding the long ‘ee’ vowel sound at the end of a name adds a certain lilt and rolls off the tongue.
Try out these M dog names with the added feature of a Y (long ‘ee” sound) at the end.
Macy
Maisey
Majesty
Malley
Merrily
Milly
Mindy
Minksy
Misty
Money
Monty
Moppy
Mopsy
Mosey
Mumsy
Murphy
Murray
For more dog names ending in Y or IE, be sure to check out my mega name list of dog names that end in Y or IE for your cutie pie.
Conclusion
Naming your dog is one of the first decisions a new puppy parent makes. Now that you’ve poured over this list of M dog names, you’re well on your way to finding the moniker you’ll love.