Maggie

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Maggie is a short form of Margaret, which means "pearl".
Pronunciation
MAG-ee
MAG-ee (alternative pronunciations include MAY-gee and MAH-gee).
Popularity
Maggie is a popular name in the English-speaking world. It was ranked as the 236th most popular girl's name in the United States in 2020, according to the Social Security Administration. It is also popular in other countries such as Canada, Scotland, and England.

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Maggie Name meanings & History

Maggie is a short form of Margaret, which means "pearl". Diminutive of Margaret. Maggie is most commonly used as a standalone name, but it can also be used as a nickname for Margaret or other names that begin with "M".

Zodiac Sign of Maggie: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maggie:

M: Mommy,Memorabilia,Maternal,Mushy,Memory,Mother,Manipulative

A: Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Argumentative

G: Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine,Go-getter

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

E: Entertain,Enliven,Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment

Maggie is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people named Maggie include Maggie Smith (English actress), Maggie Gyllenhaal (American actress), and Maggie Q (American actress).

2.) Maggie (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Short form of Margaret, which means "pearl" or "child of light"


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Description: Short form of Margaret, which means "pearl" or "child of light". Diminutive of Magdalene or Magdalena. Maggie is primarily used as a feminine given name given to newborn girls. It is commonly used in informal contexts such as among friends and family members.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Maggie include actress and model Maggie Q, singer Maggie Rogers, and actress Maggie Smith.

3.) MAGGIE (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Pet form of Margaret (a pearl). Maggie is also bestowed as an independent given name. See MARGARET. (MAG-GEE)


4.) Maggie (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek, English, Irish) priceless pearl

Other Forms: Mag, Maggee, Maggi


5.) Maggie (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) pearl. (English) a familiar form of Magdalen, Margaret.

Other Forms: Mag, Magee, Magey, Magge, Maggee, Maggey, Maggia, Maggiemae, Magi, Magie, Mags


6.) MAGGIE (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A pet form of Margaret (a pearl), Maggie is also bestowed as an independent given name. See MARGARET. The Gaelic form of Maggie is Magaidh. (MAG-EE)


7.) MAGGIE (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: A pet form of Magnolia and Margaret, Maggie is also bestowed as an independent given name. See MARGARET (English Names) and MAGNOLIA. Var: Maggi, Maggy. (MAG-EE)


8.) Maggie (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Pearl; light’s creation

Other Forms: Maggey, Maggi, Maggy


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