Mammie

Mammie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of 'Mama' or names containing 'Ma' sounds like Margaret, Mary, or Amelia. Popular in the southern United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it embodies the affectionate, familiar quality typical of nickname-names from that era. The name declined significantly in usage after the mid-20th century, partially due to its association with racial stereotypes through the 'Mammy' caricature in American cultural context. Despite this complicated history, Mammie represented genuine familial warmth for many families. The name evokes a nostalgic, vintage quality reminiscent of rural American life and close-knit communities where affectionate diminutives were commonly used as formal names.

Pronounced MAM-ee.

As of October 2026, Mammie ranked #10332 for girls in US births in 1986 SSA, peaked at #554 for girls in 1902.