Meaning: Pearl; short form of Margaret
The story
Maggie is one of Margaret’s longstanding affectionate forms. It can serve as a full first name while preserving a clear connection to a Margaret in the family.
Spellings & variants
- Meg
- Margaret
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Maggie comes from English.
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