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Maegan is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of Margaret, which derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This contemporary spelling gained popularity in the United States…
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Peg is a nostalgic turn-of-the-last-century nickname, sociable but slight. Like near-identical twin Peggy, Peg is in mothballs.
Maymie is a sweet, vintage feminine name that originated as an affectionate diminutive form of May or Mary. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the American South,…
German, Slovene, and Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret, Greek
A unique international short form of Margaret, now associated with Facebook and Instagram and with "meta" fiction, books, TV shows, and similar that are self-referential.
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…
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…
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…
Swedish variation of Margaret, Greek
Metta -- or Mette or Meta -- is an international short form of the classic Margaret, ranking in the Swedish Top 100 but never heard here. There were fewer than five baby girls given any spelling of…
Mettie is a vintage feminine name that emerged primarily as a diminutive of names like Mehitabel, Marietta, or Margaret. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural…
Mandaic
In Mandaeism, Hag and Mag are a pair of demons typically mentioned together; Hag being male, and Mag being female.
Marga is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. It's primarily a diminutive of Margaret, which derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' In Spanish and German-speaking regions,…
Rettie is a delicate feminine name of English origin, typically functioning as a diminutive form of names like Loretta, Henrietta, or Margaret. Dating back to the 19th century, Rettie has a vintage…
Welsh diminutive of Margaret
The many spellings of Meagan each seem to suggest a different pronunciation. This one suggests Reagan or the pronunciation MAY-gan. Meagan, like other forms of the name, has been sliding in the…
Margy is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive or nickname for Margaret, which derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This shorter, more casual variation emerged in the early…
Pegg is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This shorter, simplified spelling offers a charming vintage quality compared to the more common…
Madgie is a charming feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Margaret or Madge. Its roots trace back to the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This endearing…
Peggie is a feminine name that serves as an affectionate variant spelling of Peggy, which itself originated as a diminutive of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning…
