The nameMeggy
Meggy is a girl's name, an English diminutive of Margaret, mostly given in France in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Like Margaret, it goes back to the Greek margaritês, "pearl".
Origin
English, a diminutive of Margaret.
History
First given in France in the mid 1980s, Meggy peaked almost at once, stayed in use in the 1990s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Meggy
Meggy in France
1986peak year (85 births)
905babies named Meggy in France since 1900
Meggy was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 440 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Meggy. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Meggy in France were born before 1994.
Variants and related names
Meggy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meggy mean?
Like Margaret, it goes back to the Greek margaritês, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Meggy?
English, a diminutive of Margaret.
Is Meggy a girl's or a boy's name?
Meggy is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Meggy?
Variants and related names of Meggy include Margaret.