The nameMaggy
Maggy is a pet form of Marguerite or Margaret. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- English
- Feast day
Meaning
Maggy comes from Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
Origin
English. It is also spelled Maggie.
History
Maggy peaked in France in the mid 1970s.
Popularity of the name Maggy
Maggy in France
Maggy was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 980 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Maggy. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Maggy in France were born before 1978, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 21 births a year on average, against 12 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Maggy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maggy mean?
Maggy comes from Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Maggy?
English. It is also spelled Maggie.
Is Maggy a girl's or a boy's name?
Maggy is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Maggy?
Variants and related names of Maggy include Margaret and Marguerite.