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Maizie

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Pronounced MAY-zee /ˈmeɪ.ziː/High

Meaning: Scottish diminutive variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish pet form of Margaret; Margaret derives from Greek Margarites meaning pearlHigh

In 30 seconds: Maizie is a cheerful variant spelling of Maisie, the Scottish diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl from Greek, that has a playful, vintage feel and belongs to the wider family of -ie/-y ending short girls names enjoying a 21st-century revival.
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Origin HighScottish, Greek
MeaningScottish diminutive variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish pet form of Margaret; Margaret derives from Greek Margarites meaning pearl
U.S. rank (2025)#901 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births295 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,049

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518912025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Maizie is a variant spelling of Maisie, which is a Scottish diminutive of Margaret. Margaret traces back through Latin Margarita to Greek Margarites, meaning pearl. In Scotland, Margaret became Meg, then Meggie, and also developed the diminutive Maisie (reflecting the Scottish pronunciation of Margaret's syllables). Maisie has been recorded in Scottish use from at least the 18th century. The -ie and -y spellings (Maisie, Maizy, Maizie) reflect different phonetic representations of the same sound.

Maisie and its variants became more widely used in England and the United States through the 20th century, with periodic boosts from literary and cultural references. In the 21st century the name is part of the broader revival of Victorian-era diminutives — Tilly, Millie, Nellie, Elsie — that has swept through British and Australian naming. In the United States Maizie is the less common spelling but appeals to parents who prefer the distinctive -zie ending. Actress Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) brought renewed attention to the Maisie spelling.

Did you know? Maisie (and its variant Maizie) owes part of its literary fame to Henry James's 1897 novella What Maisie Knew, in which a young girl named Maisie navigates the collapse of her parents' marriage — the name becoming associated with a precocious, observant innocence.
Overall data confidence 87%
Behind the Name — Maisie — Scottish origin and Margaret etymology

Variations

MaisieMaizyMaisy

Nicknames

MaisMay

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If you like Maizie…

Maisie— the standard spelling of the same name with identical pronunciation
Tilly— two-syllable Victorian-era diminutive girls name with the same playful retro British charm
Millie— two-syllable -ie ending diminutive name in the same 21st-century British revival
Elsie— two-syllable Scottish and English diminutive with the same vintage warmth

Frequently Asked

What does the name Maizie mean?

Maizie is a variant of Maisie, a Scottish pet form of Margaret, which means pearl from Greek Margarites.

How do you pronounce Maizie?

It is said MAY-zee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maizie the same as Maisie?

Yes, Maizie and Maisie are alternate spellings of the same name; Maisie is the more traditional spelling.

Is Maizie a popular name?

Maizie is a less common spelling than Maisie but shares in the broader revival of vintage diminutive names.