The nameMagaly

Magaly is a spelling of Magali, a Provençal girl's name derived from Marguerite. It was mostly given in France in the 1970s and 1980s.

Meaning

Magaly comes from Magali, the Provençal form of Marguerite, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".

Origin

Provençal. Frédéric Mistral made it famous with the song of Magali in Mirèio (1859).

History

Magaly peaked around 1980, along with Magali.

Popularity of the name Magaly

Magaly in France

1980peak year (155 births)
2,600babies named Magaly in France since 1900
078155 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Magaly was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,040 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Magaly. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Magaly in France were born before 1978, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Variants and related names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Magaly mean?

Magaly comes from Magali, the Provençal form of Marguerite, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".

What is the origin of the name Magaly?

Provençal. Frédéric Mistral made it famous with the song of Magali in Mirèio (1859).

Is Magaly a girl's or a boy's name?

Magaly is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Magaly?

Variants and related names of Magaly include Magali and Marguerite.