The nameMeggie
Meggie is a pet form of Margaret.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
From the Greek margarites, "pearl".
Origin
English, of Greek origin.
History
In France it appeared suddenly in the mid-1980s, at the time The Thorn Birds, whose heroine is Meggie, was a hit there.
Popularity of the name Meggie
Meggie in France
1986peak year (110 births)
630babies named Meggie in France since 1900
Meggie was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 275 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Meggie. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Meggie in France were born before 1991.
Variants and related names
Meggie in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meggie mean?
From the Greek margarites, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Meggie?
English, of Greek origin.
Is Meggie a girl's or a boy's name?
Meggie is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Meggie?
Variants and related names of Meggie include Margaret.