Maggie
[ˈmæɡi]Meaning
a diminutive of Margaret, and a short form of Magdalena, Magnolia or Marigold
Background Story
Maggie is a feminine given name, and Behind the Name records it as a diminutive of Margaret. It can also be a short form of Magdalena, Magnolia or Marigold. The name is used in languages including Afrikaans, Albanian, Armenian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch and Estonian.
Variations
Maggie Mae, Maggy
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