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You’re going to want to check out these M Dog Names if you are naming your pup! This list will help you spend less time searching for a name and more time playing with your new dog.
If you recently got a new dog you are probably realizing just how hard it is to pick a name. With so many options out there it can be straight up overwhelming! Since you’re looking at this list, I assume you’re thinking about a dog name that starts with m. That’s a great choice! But there are still so many dog names that start with the letter M…
That is where this list comes in! It has over 200 M dog names to make it easy for you to pick a name. Don’t worry – I’ve made sure to evaluate each of these names to guarantee that it’s actually a name worth listing.
While this list is geared toward dog names, certainly feel free to use it for cats, rabbits, or really to name any new pet. No matter what you’re you’re naming, take some time with this list and be sure to check out Dog Names from A-Z for you guessed it, all the best dog names from A-Z!
P.S. Here are some tips for naming your dog!
Sit with it: sometimes it takes a second for a name to grow on you.
Try it out: verbally say it aloud. see if you like the way it sounds.
Do you like it: at the end of the day, it’s your dog – be sure you like the name.
M DOG NAMES:
Girl Dog Names That Start With M
From Maggie to Millie to Muffy these names are perfect for your new female dog.
| Maeson | Merrick |
| Maeve | Mia |
| Maggie | Mila |
| Magnolia | Milanie |
| Mahala | Miley |
| Malia | Millie |
| Mallory | Mina |
| Mandy | Mirabel |
| Mara | Miranda |
| Marren | Misty |
| Margo | Mitzi |
| Mariah | Molly |
| Marley | Monique |
| Mary Jane | Morgan |
| Matilda | Moxie |
| Mattie | Muffy |
| Meadow | Mulan |
| Meggi | Muna |
| Melody | Myrah |
Boy Dog Names That Start With M
M is such a strong way to start a name for the boy dog in your life.
| Mac | Max |
| Macon | McNeal |
| Maddox | Mercer |
| Maksim | Micah |
| Malcolm | Midas |
| Malone | Miles |
| Manny | Miller |
| Marcel | Mitch |
| Mark | Montez |
| Marshall | Moses |
| Mason | Murphy |
| Matteo | Murray |
| Matty | Maximillian |
| Maurice | Milo |
M Names for Old Female Dogs
For a slightly older or you could say, more sophisticated name, check out the below list. Any of these would be a great match for your senior female dog.
| Mable | Mary Lou |
| Marceen | Mary Ruth |
| Margaret | Maxine |
| Marge | Meredith |
| Marilyn | Merryl |
| Marjorie | Midge |
| Marnie | Mirtie |
| Martha | Monica |
| Martina | Moira |
| Mary | Myrtle |
M Names for Old Male Dogs
For the gentleman dog. Any of these would be a great match for your older male dog.
| Magnus | Merle |
| Marlon | Mert |
| Marshall | Mertis |
| Martin | Mick |
| Marty | Mickey |
| Marvin | Milton |
| Mavis | Mit |
| Maxwell | Monty |
| Maynard | Murten |
Cute Dog Names That Start With M
Sometimes you just want a name to match your cute new best friend. You’re going to love these sweet and quirky names that you might not normally think of.
| Magenta | Mercedes |
| Magic | Mercy |
| Magnet | Merritt |
| Majesty | Merry |
| Mallard | Midnight |
| Marble | Mika |
| Mardi | Mills |
| Marlo | Mittens |
| Marvel | Moe |
| Marwood | Moo |
| Maurice | Moose |
| Meer | Mugo |
| Melrose | Munchkin |
| Meow | Mystery |
M Dog Names – Places
Maybe one of these places holds a special place in your heart or maybe it’s some place you hope to visit with your new puppy. A few of these may be hard to travel to but start the bucket list now 🙂
| Madison | Michigan |
| Madrid | Milan |
| Malibu | Milwaukee |
| Manchester | Minsk |
| Manhattan | Mississippi |
| Mars | Monaco |
| McKinley | Monroe |
| Medina | Montana |
| Melbourne | Montego |
| Memphis | Monterrey |
| Mercury | Montgomery |
| Mesa | Moon |
Pop Culture Inspired
If you love, love, love when dogs are named after pop culture references, read on… All I could think about is how to make the name MMMbop work for a dog. Spoiler Alert: It didn’t quite make the list but you will find some other musical references. Whether you are into sports, the silver screen, or art these options are so good!
| Name | Inspiration |
|---|---|
| Macbeth | William Shakespeare book |
| Mad Eye Moody | Harry Potter |
| Mad Max | apocalyptic action series |
| Madden | NFL coach & commentator |
| Madonna | pop star |
| Maleficent | evil fairy godmother |
| Mamba | Kobe Bryant |
| Mario | video game series |
| Marky Mark | Mark Wahlberg |
| Marty McFly | Back to the Future |
| Matlock | mystery legal drama series |
| Maude | All in The Family spinoff |
| Maverick | call sign for star of Top Gun |
| Mayer | John Mayer, musician |
| McCoy | feuders with the Hatfields |
| McGraw | Tim McGraw, musician |
| MacGyver | duct tape and a paperclip |
| Michelangelo | Italian sculptor/ TMNT |
| Miss Piggy | the Muppets |
| MJ | Michael Jordan |
| Moby Dick | novel |
| Monet | French painter |
| Morpheus | “red pill or blue pill” |
| Morrison | Van Morrison, musician |
| Motley | Motley Crue, rock band |
| Mowgli | The Jungle Book |
| Mozart | composer |
| Mr. Bean | comedian who rarely speaks |
| Mr. Magoo | cartoon character |
| Mrs. Maisel | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel |
| Muppet | The Muppets |
Pair Puppy Names
If you’re lucky enough to be naming two dogs (I’m jealous) be sure to check out these pair dog names that start with M.
| Mighty & Mini | Magic & Mike |
| Major & Minor | Mickey & Minnie |
| Mister & Mrs. | Marshall & Mathers |
Food Inspired Names
As weird as it may sound – there are some super cute food and drink inspired dog names! Honestly, I was not expecting to find this many but give these names a chance.
| Macaroni | Meatloaf |
| M&M | Meatball |
| Macaroon | Melon |
| Mahi | Milk |
| Malt | Milky Way |
| Mango | Mimosa |
| Maple | Mint |
| Marg | Mocha |
| Marshamallow | Mochi |
| Martini | Mojito |
| Marzipan | Mozzarella |
| Matcha | Mustard |
There you have the most marvelous M dog names! Be sure to let me know if you found inspiration from this list when naming your dog, cat, or any new pet. If you have a great dog name that starts with m that you feel is missing from this list, share it with everyone below!
