Maggie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Maggie
Maggie is a diminutive form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margareites (Μαργαριτης), meaning "pearl." The name has its linguistic root in the Greek word "margarites" and Latin "margarita."
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian traditions, particularly in Scotland and Ireland where it became especially popular; Margaret was venerated as a Christian saint, and Maggie emerged as a common informal variant from the Victorian era onward.
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Etymology
Maggie is a diminutive form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margareites (Μαργαριτης), meaning "pearl." The name has its linguistic root in the Greek word "margarites" and Latin "margarita."
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian traditions, particularly in Scotland and Ireland where it became especially popular; Margaret was venerated as a Christian saint, and Maggie emerged as a common informal variant from the Victorian era onward.
Maggie currently ranks #294 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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