Margaret takes the crown alongside Elizabeth and Catherine for the most flexible girl name. Both for her classic beauty that has adapted to many generations of naming styles, and, above all, her many nicknames. Regardless if your daughter grows into a sassy, sporty, silly, or shy personality, Maragret has her covered with her bountiful short forms that easily mold to different people. A second addition to the “The Many Nicknames Of…” series, Margaret is a stunning classic with tons of nicknames, a few of which are listed below.
Meg- Homespun, sophisticated, and literary, Meg feels offbeat and unexpected as a nickname for Margaret, but isn’t as wild as some others that mirror her popularity as a short form for this traditional Greek name. The association many might have is the eldest sister in Little Women, who proved to be dainty and feminine as well as a strong and motherly character. Meg may also be reminiscent of the 90s favorite Megan, and would even be a solid honor name for a Megan.
Margie- It’s pretty safe to say that this Margaret short form doesn’t have much hope of becoming mainstream. Margie is stuck in an awkward spot due to peaking in 1933, where she feels much too old lady-esque for a modern day child. However, if you’re looking for a rare nickname for Margaret with vintage charm, then Margie is the one for you! Besides, with Millie, Minnie, and other vintage nicknames bounding up the charts, Margie won’t be too far off the trend.
Maggie- The most common of the Margaret nicknames for a baby born within the past few decades, Maggie carries a friendly and familiar girl-next-door feel. Maggie actually boasts quite a high ranking as a full name as well, at #295. Not only that, Maggie perfectly suits the captain of the football team as well as a sassy princess, and a woman in her 30s as well as a baby, making her undeniably versatile.
Margot- Beware Maggie, this newly trending Margaret nickname might just steal your title. With ending in -o boy names at a high point, the girls are starting to see some of the same, with choices like Harlow, Marlow, and yes, Margot all over baby naming forums. Margot is quirky cool, with French roots and a reputation of #304 as a given name right off the bat.
Maisie- Right behind Margot, at #347, is Maisie. A refreshing and cute twist on classic and traditional Margaret, Maisie is sweet, sassy, and lovely. However, she does inconveniently rhyme with lazy and crazy, which may not be great when trying to avoid playground taunts in later years. As a full name, she seems a bit too cutesy to suit a variety of ages and personalities, but she is absolutely adorable on a young girl or a pet.
Greta- A strong, sophisticated name perfect for a young girl or a grown woman, Greta is an unexpected short form for Margaret. She copies the same feminine and strong qualities that Margaret has, but with fewer syllables. This makes her an excellent choice for someone who suits the style of Margaret, but would prefer a shorter nickname. Greta may provoke images of young global warming advocate Greta Thunberg, which gives the name a young yet determined namesake as well.
Daisy- Now, I’m guessing you’re currently violently shaking your head, “No, Daisy CANNOT be a nickname for Margaret!” And in one sense, that’s certainly a valid thought. But if Birdie can be a short form of Elizabeth, why can’t Daisy be a nickname for Margaret? “Because there’s not even a D in the whole name!” True. But Margaret stems from the French Marguerite, which translates directly to Daisy. And it’s true that not everyone can go by the meaning of their name. “Meet our son Henry. He’ll be Estate Ruler for short!” or “Alexandra’s her real name, but she suits Defending Men so much more!” So it isn’t necessarily a great option for most names. But in this case, Daisy is one way to pull out a trendy nickname choice from a traditional moniker handed down for generations.
Pearl- Margaret means “pearl,” making Margaret and Pearl an adorable twinset and Pearl a possible nickname for this evergreen classic. A stretch for sure, considering that there are plenty of other short forms of the same vintage style that are more intuitive, but beautiful nonetheless. A gentle gemstone name that is starting to catch on again within the naming community, Pearl may be perfect for your little one.
Mae- Short and sweet, Mae is one option stemming from Margaret’s M beginning. Although often brushed aside as a filler middle name, Mae makes a beautiful nickname or first name for a little girl or an adult. If you really want to shorten Margaret, Mae is a lovely and cute way to do it. Vintage and brief, Mae packs a lot of spunk and sass into just one syllable, and is definitely a nickname to consider.
That concludes my brief overview of some of the most prominent and plausible nicknames for a little Margaret today. I hope you enjoyed and found some excellent short form options!
Sincerely,
~Delphina Moon
Did I miss any? What is your favorite Margaret nickname?
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