Irish names starting with M

21 Irish names that begin with M, each with its meaning and a simple pronunciation guide. Accents are ignored, so Á, É, Í, Ó and Ú are listed with A, E, I, O and U.

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MachaUncertain, possibly plainIrish · girlMaeveIntoxicating, she who intoxicatesIrish · girlMairéadPearlIrish · girlMalachyMessengerIrish · boyManannánOf the Isle of Man, sea godIrish · boyManusGreatIrish (Latin) · boyMaoldúinDevotee of the fortIrish · boyMathúinBearIrish · boyMidirOf uncertain meaning; king of the otherworldIrish · boyMongánLittle long-haired oneIrish · boyMuircheartachSkilled marinerIrish · boyMuireallSea-brightIrish · girlMuireannSea-born, sea-whiteIrish · girlMuirghealSea-brightIrish · girlMuirisDark-skinnedIrish · boyMuirneBelovedIrish · girlMurchadhSea warriorIrish · boyMáirtínOf MarsIrish · boyMáirínLittle MaryIrish · girlMórGreatIrish · girlMórríganGreat queen, or possibly 'phantom queen'Irish · girl

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