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Okay, let's talk about finding some good boy dog names starting with the letter 'M'. I went through this myself recently, trying to help a buddy out who just got a little guy.

My Process for Finding 'M' Names

So, first thing I did was just sit down and think. What 'M' names pop into my head right away? You know, the common ones. Max, obviously. Probably the most popular dog name ever, right? Then maybe Milo? Heard that one a few times. Maybe Murphy?

That was okay for a start, but honestly, pretty basic. My friend wanted something maybe a little different, or at least wanted more options. So, the next step was to dig a little deeper. I started thinking about different vibes.

I thought about strong-sounding names. Like Moose, or Maverick. Those sound good for a bigger dog, maybe a retriever or a shepherd mix. Then maybe something a bit more classic, refined sounding? Like Monty (short for Montague, maybe?) or Marshall.

Then I started just kind of free-associating. Thinking about places, things, anything starting with 'M'.

• Marley - Like the movie dog, a classic for labs.
• Miles - Feels kinda cool and smooth.
• Mason - Solid, dependable name.
• Mickey - Cute, maybe for a smaller breed?
• Mack - Short, strong, like a truck!
• Merlin - If you want something a bit mystical.
• Morgan - Feels kinda sophisticated.
• Moss - A bit unusual, nature-inspired.

Putting together a list like this really helped. Just seeing them written down. We started saying them out loud too. You gotta see how it feels to call the dog, you know? "Here, Maverick!" sounds different than "Here, Mickey!".

We also thought about the dog himself. He's a medium-sized mutt, kinda scruffy but super playful. So, maybe not Merlin. Moose felt a bit too big for him. Mack was okay. Milo seemed to fit his playful side. Marley was a contender too.

In the end, my friend actually leaned towards Murphy. It just seemed to click with the little guy's personality. It felt friendly, a bit Irish, and easy to say. But going through the process, brainstorming, saying the names, and thinking about the dog itself – that’s how we got there. It wasn't instant, just took a bit of kicking ideas around.