Maggy

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Pronounced MAG-ee /ˈmæɡ.i/High

Meaning: A spelling of Maggie, the short form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' Warm, vintage, and friendly.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly spelling of Maggie: Maggy shortens Margaret, 'pearl' (said 'MAG-ee'). Vintage and warm.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek

MeaningA spelling of Maggie, the short form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' Warm, vintage, and friendly.

U.S. rank (2024)#16708 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 512

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maggy is a form of Maggie, the short of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' It reads vintage and cozy — rare in the U.S. as a full name (said 'MAG-ee').

It appears rarely as a standalone spelling. Rare, vintage, and warm.

Did you know? Maggy is a spelling of Maggie, short for Margaret — from the Greek for 'pearl' — a warm, old-fashioned favorite (said 'MAG-ee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Maggy — Maggie/Margaret; 'pearl'

Variations

MaggieMaggiMagey

Nicknames

MagsMeg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maggy mean?

Maggy is a spelling of Maggie, short for Margaret, from the Greek for 'pearl.'

How do you pronounce Maggy?

It's said MAG-ee /ˈmæɡ.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maggy a boy or girl name?

Maggy is a girl's name.

How popular is Maggy?

Maggy is a rare name in the U.S.