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
- Marlo
- 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
- Minnie
- 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
- Mater
- 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
- Moose
- 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
- Memphis
- 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.