Meggie
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About Meggie
Meggie is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This affectionate nickname has a sweet, friendly quality that has made it endure through generations, though it's less common as a formal given name. Meggie gained some popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly after the publication of Colleen McCullough's novel "The Thorn Birds" (1977), which featured a protagonist named Meggie Cleary. The name has a youthful, energetic feel and is often associated with warmth and approachability. While not ranking high on most popularity charts as a standalone name, Meggie continues to be used as both a nickname and given name, especially in Scotland, Ireland, and other parts of the United Kingdom.
Pronounced MEG-ee.
As of October 2026, Meggie ranked #18233 in US births in 2015 SSA, peaked at #2216 in 1985.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Meggie on lists
Famous Meggies
- Margherita Cecilia Brigida Lucia Maria "Meggie" Albanesi
British actress
- Meggie Meidlinger
American female baseball player
Meggie in pop culture
- Meggie Folchart
character in the Inkheart Trilogy by Cornlia Funke
- Meghann "Meggie" Cleary
main character in Colleen McCullough's "The Thorn Birds"
- Meggie McClaine
character on American soap "The Young and the Restless"