Margi

Medieval variation of Margaret

"pearl"

Margi Origin and Meaning

The name Margi is a girl's name.

Margi is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Margaret, which comes from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. It can also be considered a variant of Margie or Marge. The name carries a friendly, approachable quality with its soft ending sound. While not among the most popular names, Margi has maintained consistent, if modest, usage throughout the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name peaked in popularity during the 1950s-60s but has since become less common. Margi offers a vintage charm while maintaining the dignified roots of its parent name Margaret.

Famous People Named Margi

• Margi Clarke English actress
• Margi Preus American children's novelist
• Margaret G. "Margi" Vanderhye American politician from Virginia

The name Margi in Pop Culture

• Margi Shadwick character on British soap "Brookside"
• Margi book character in "Generation Dead"