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Magdlen is an uncommon variant spelling of Magdalene, which derives from Magdala, the name of a village on the Sea of Galilee meaning "tower" in Aramaic. The name is most famously associated with…
Maggee is a feminine variation of Maggie, which itself is a diminutive of Margaret. The name derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This unique spelling with double 'g' and 'ee' ending…
Meggy is a feminine name that functions primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Margaret or Megan, both ultimately derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' The '-gy' ending creates a…
Maggia is an uncommon feminine name that may have Italian origins or could be a variant of Maggie, the diminutive form of Margaret, which means 'pearl.' The double 'g' creates a distinctive sound and…
Magli is an uncommon feminine name with possible Scandinavian or Italian origins. In Scandinavian contexts, it may be related to Magnus or Magni, names associated with strength and greatness. In…
Cherokee
"who is like God"
Magi, as in the Three Wise Men who visited the baby Jesus, is a new word name appropriate for Christmas babies. It might also be a way to spell Maggie, but you can see the problems that's going to…
Magie is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Maggie, the traditional diminutive of Margaret. Margaret derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' making Magie's underlying…
Maguy is a charming feminine name with French origins, typically used as a diminutive or nickname for Marguerite, the French form of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from the Greek word…
Maggey is a unique feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Maggie, which is traditionally a diminutive of Margaret. Margaret derives from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.'…
Maggi is a feminine name functioning as a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from Greek "margarites" meaning "pearl." This cheerful spelling variation offers a more modern, casual alternative…
French surname
Intriguing spin on Margaret or Maggie, for admirers of French surrealist Rene Magritte.
Hebrew
"weak, sick; dance"
In the Bible, Mahlah was one of five daughters of Zelophehad. The others were Noa, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Noa is popular, Tirzah is sometimes used, and Mahlah has a much better chance of modern…
Maydey is an unusual feminine name that likely emerged as a creative spelling of Mayday, which itself comes from the French phrase 'venez m'aider' (come help me), used as a distress signal. This…
Mayda is a feminine name with diverse origins. In Arabic, it's related to 'Ma'ida' meaning 'table' or 'nourishment' and appears in the Quran. In Spanish-speaking communities, it may be derived from…
Maidie is a feminine name with origins as a diminutive form of Maud or Maude, which derived from the Germanic name Matilda, meaning "strength in battle." Popular primarily in the late 19th and early…
Mayri is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. It may be a variant of Marie, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Miriam, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness.' In some cultures, it…
Irish variation of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Common in its native habitat, and worth consideration by parents in search of an authentic Irish name, though a pronunciation challenge.
Muiréad is a feminine Irish name, the Gaelic form of Margaret, which ultimately derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' Pronounced roughly as 'mwi-rayd' or 'muh-raid,' this traditional Irish…
Maighread is a feminine name of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin, representing a traditional spelling of Margaret. The name ultimately derives from Latin 'margarita' meaning 'pearl,' symbolizing…
Makell is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly a variant of Michaela or a feminine form of Michael, which means 'who is like God?' in Hebrew. It may also relate to names…
