The nameMaguy
Maguy is a French pet form of Marguerite that became a name in its own right. It was mostly given in France in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Maguy comes from Marguerite, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
Origin
French.
History
Maguy peaked in the early 1960s.
Famous people named Maguy
- Maguy Marin, French choreographer
Popularity of the name Maguy
Maguy in France
4671stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1962peak year (100 births)
3,105babies named Maguy in France since 1900
Maguy was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 770 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Maguy. Its rise began around 1932, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Maguy in France were born before 1965, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Maguy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maguy mean?
Maguy comes from Marguerite, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Maguy?
French.
Is Maguy a girl's or a boy's name?
Maguy is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Maguy?
Variants and related names of Maguy include Marguerite.
Who are famous people named Maguy?
Maguy Marin, French choreographer.