Maggie
Maggie began as a short form of Margaret, which comes from the Greek "margaritēs," meaning pearl. The short form Maggie is Scottish in origin — Maggie Tulliver is the heroine of George Eliot's "The Mill on the Floss" (1860), one of the great Victorian novels. The name became established as a standalone name in the 20th century. Maggie was a top-100 American name from 1880 to 1910, declined mid-century, and then had a remarkable revival. It re-entered the top 200 in 2009 and continues to climb. Maggie Smith (born 1934), the British actress known for "Downton Abbey" and the Harry Potter films, is one of the most celebrated actresses of the 20th and 21st centuries. Maggie Gyllenhaal (born 1977), the actress known for "The Dark Knight" and "Secretary," gave the name a contemporary charge. I find Maggie has a friendly, slightly vintage quality — the "M" opening is gentle, and the "ee" ending gives it brightness. The name sounds both friendly and capable. Maggie is climbing as a standalone name. Maggie is a female name of Greek (via English) origin that means "Pearl (short form of Margaret)". Friendly, vintage, and capable. The name sounds approachable. Maggies tend to be warm. US top 200 since 2009. Rising. Well-known people named Maggie include Maggie Smith (actress), Maggie Gyllenhaal (actress), Maggie Tulliver (fictional), Maggie (short form). Common variations and related forms of Maggie include Margaret (full form), Mags (nickname), Megan (related), Magdalena (related).