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Quick answerMadgie is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek name Margareites (Μαργαριτης), meaning "pearl." The name has English and Scottish roots, where it developed as a common nickname for Margaret.

Greek · Girl · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,788
TrendVintage
Peak year1917
Syllables1
OriginGreek
LanguageEnglish
CultureBritish/Scottish
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 9
Global rank#5,788

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Madgie

Madgie is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek name Margareites (Μαργαριτης), meaning "pearl." The name has English and Scottish roots, where it developed as a common nickname for Margaret.

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Etymology

Madgie is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek name Margareites (Μαργαριτης), meaning "pearl." The name has English and Scottish roots, where it developed as a common nickname for Margaret.

The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and Britain, with historical popularity dating back to medieval times when Margaret was borne by saints and royalty across Christian Europe. Notable historical figures include Saint Margaret of Scotland and various European queens named Margaret.

Madgie currently ranks #5,788 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.

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