Maggie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maggie Name at a Glance

Name	Maggie
Meaning	Abbreviation of Margaret. A pearl.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Maggie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maggie means “Abbreviation of Margaret. A pearl”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Maggie Name Origin

Our database records Maggie under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Maggie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Maggie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Maggie

When considering Maggie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.