Maggie
MAG-ee
Average rank #187 across 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English
Diminutive of Margaret, meaning "Derived from Latin Margarita, which was from Greek μαργαριτης (margarites) meaning "pearl", probably ultimately a borrowing from Sanskrit मञ्यरी (manyari). Saint Margaret, the patron of expectant mothers, was martyred at Antioch in the 4th century. Later legends told of her escape from a dragon, with which she was often depicted in medieval art. The saint was popular during the Middle Ages, and her name has been widely used in the Christian world."
Popularity
How popular is Maggie?
🏴 England & Wales
#183
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#157
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#130
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#294
in 2025
🇦🇺 Australia
#94
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#335
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#114
in 2025
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