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Nicknames for Margaret

vintageluvs
By vintageluvs
Updated Thu May 25 2023
  1. Daisy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margaret or flower name, English

    • Meaning:

      "day's eye"

    • Description:

      Daisy, fresh, wholesome, and energetic, is one of the flower names that burst back into bloom after a century's hibernation. In 2024, it burst back into the Top 100 for the first time since 1908.
  2. Margot

    • Origin:

      French, diminutive of Margaret

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Margot is suddenly a star again. After a nearly-half century absence, it hopped back on the Top 1000 list in 2013 and is on the rise. The Margot spelling is now given to three times as many baby girls as the Margo one.
  3. Maisie

    • Origin:

      Scottish diminutive of Margaret, Mairead, or Mary, English, Latin, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pearl; bitter, beloved, drop of the seas"

    • Description:

      Sweet and sparky, youthful yet long-established, this Scottish nickname for Margaret, Mairead, or Mary, entered the US Top 1000 back in 2014 and has been on the rise ever since, replacing the once popular Macy which peaked back in the 2000s. Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams helped propel the name back into the limelight, along with the that of her character, Arya, while singer Maisie Peters has helped keep it in the charts.
  4. Maggie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margaret

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Maggie is a cute, earthy short form that has been in style for several decades now, still sometimes used as an independent name by such parents as Jon Stewart. First used in Scotland, it got a large bump in popularity via the 1971 Rod Stewart hit song "Maggie May." Today's Maggie might just as well be short for a more adventurous name such as Magdalena or Magnolia as for the classic Margaret.

      Maggie Gyllenhaal was born Margaret.

  5. Margo

    • Origin:

      French, diminutive of Margaret

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Margo and Margot sound exactly the same, so why has the Margot spelling hopped back onto the Top 1000, outpacing Margo in numbers more than two to one? (Over 350 baby girls were named Margot in the most recent year, versus 150 named Margo.)
  6. Mamie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Mary or Margaret, Hebrew, Egyptian, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea or bitter or pearl"

    • Description:

      Mamie is back. Having finally shorn her Mamie Eisenhower bangs, this insouciant and adorable nickname name is perfect if you want a zestier way to honor a beloved aunt Mary. Meryl Streep's actress daughter, properly named Mary Willa, is called Mamie Gummer. You might think of Mamie as a sister of the stylish Maisie.
  7. Peggy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margaret, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Just when we had written off Peggy as the eternal perky, pug-nosed prom-queen she projected from the 1920s into the fifties, along came Mad Men, with intriguing mid-century characters with names like Joan and Betty--and Peggy, causing a bit of a re-think. MM's proto-feminist Peggy Olson was followed by Amy Adams's strong Oscar-nominated Peggy Dodd character in The Master.
  8. Megan

    • Origin:

      Welsh diminutive of Margaret

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Megan originally evolved from Meg, which itself derived as a nickname for Margaret. Margaret ultimately comes from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." Megan is no longer a common nickname for Margaret—it is most often used as a full name. Other spellings include Meghan, Meagan, Megyn, and Meaghan.
  9. Peggie

    • Description:

      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 'pearl.' This spelling with an '-ie' ending adds a sweet, informal quality to the already endearing nickname. Peggie enjoyed modest popularity in the early to mid-20th century, particularly during the 1930s and 1940s, when nickname forms as given names were fashionable. The name carries a vintage charm and friendly, approachable quality that reflects the sensibilities of that era. While less common today, Peggie offers nostalgic appeal with its retro sound and connection to the classic Margaret tradition.

  10. Greta

    • Origin:

      German, diminutive of Margarethe

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Greta is an Old World name long tied to the iconic Garbo, but now synonymous with environmental activism.
  11. Rita

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "pearl; truth, order"

    • Description:

      One of the glamour girl names of the Rita Hayworth 1940s, Rita was once a Top 50 name and stayed on the SSA list until 2002.
  12. Madge

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margery or Margaret

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      A super diminutive nickname name, and sometime Madonna nickname – it was how the British tabloids referred to her when she moved to London in the 1990s, which she found annoying until then husband Guy Ritchie said it stood for 'Your Majesty'. Madge Undersee is Katniss's best friend in The Hunger Games books.
  13. Margie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margery

    • Description:

      Prime pert-teenager name in midcentury TV shows, replaced by Maggie.
  14. Marge

    • Origin:

      Short form of Margaret, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Marge used to be as common as Maggie or Megan, ranking on its own in the girls' Top 1000 from 1900 until right after World War II, when so many Old School names fell off the list in favor of a new generation cuter, perkier choices.
  15. Meta

    • Origin:

      German, Slovene, and Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      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.
  16. Gretta

    • Description:

      Gretta is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Greta, which itself originated as a short form of Margaret or Margareta. With Germanic and Greek roots, the name ultimately derives from 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' Gretta has a classic, slightly vintage feel with its double consonants giving it a more substantial presence than Greta. While never reaching tremendous popularity, the name enjoyed modest usage throughout the 20th century. It carries associations with iconic figures like Greta Garbo, lending it a touch of timeless glamour. Gretta balances familiarity with distinctiveness, offering a recognizable yet not overly common option that works well across various ages.
  17. Margy

    • Description:

      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 20th century when nickname forms became popular as independent given names. Margy has a friendly, unpretentious quality that conveys warmth and approachability. It reached modest popularity in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s but has since become less common. Unlike the variant spelling 'Margie,' which had greater recognition, Margy maintains a more distinctive character. The name evokes a vintage charm that connects to its more formal origin while maintaining its own identity.
  18. Mayme

    • Description:

      Mayme is a vintage feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mary or Mae. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mayme has a sweet, old-fashioned charm that speaks to simpler times. The name reached its peak popularity in the United States around 1900, when it ranked within the top 300 names. By the mid-20th century, it had declined significantly, and today it's considered quite rare, giving it a distinctive quality. Mayme has roots in the Hebrew name Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' though as a nickname it took on a more affectionate, familiar quality. With the current revival of vintage names, Mayme occasionally attracts parents seeking an uncommon name with historical substance and a friendly, approachable sound.
  19. Meg

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margaret, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated than Maggie, more contemporary than Peg, more stylish than Megan, and still one of the best diminutives of Margaret.

      Meg Ryan was born Margaret Mary Emily Anne.

  20. Beggan

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