I was wondering because I know at least two people named Maggie and they don't like to be called anything else, but it seem's like Maggie would be a nickname for Margaret because the names are so similar. Is Maggie a nickname for Margaret or not?
2006-08-30 16:26:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Sometimes it is the whole name, sometimes it is a nickname for Margaret. Other nicknames for Margaret: Marge, Peggy, Margie, Meg.
2006-08-30 16:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Margaret Eleanor is a stylish, eye-catching call and Maggie is a lovable and lovable nickname. Plus Margaret and Eleanor both elements diverse different nicknames if she comes to a decision she would not like her actual finished call or Maggie and needs to go back up with something more beneficial present day. in my view, i respect the call and that i imagine that's ideal.
2016-11-23 15:27:47 · answer #2 · answered by duggins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is!! You know Maggie from "The Simpsons"? Her real name is Margaret; Maggie is just a nickname. I think Marge is also a nickname for Margaret
2006-08-30 16:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by poeticjustice 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maggie is a nickname for Margaret; Marge is simply a shorter version of Margaret.
2006-08-30 16:32:27 · answer #4 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes Maggie can be a nickname for Margaret, but is mostly used for Magdalena. Mary is the most common nickname for Margaret.
Etomology on Margaret:
MARGARET
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English
Pronounced: MAHR-gret, MAHR-gur-et [key]
Derived from Greek μαργαριτης (margarites) meaning "pearl". Saint Margaret was martyred at Antioch in the 4th century. She is the patron saint of expectant mothers. Another famous bearer was Queen Margaret I of Denmark, who united Denmark, Sweden, and Norway in the 14th century. The name was also borne by Margaret Mitchell, author of 'Gone with the Wind'.
Etomology on Maggie:
MAGGIE
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English
Pronounced: MAG-ee [key]
Short form of MARGARET
2006-08-30 16:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by jmlmmlmll 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to my sources, the name 'Maggie' was originally a shortened form of Margaret, but it has been used independently since the late 19th century.
2006-08-30 16:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by mary_n_the_lamb 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yup, so's Peg, Peggy, Meg, Meggie, Marge, Margie, Mag, Marg.
2006-08-30 17:39:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-30 16:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by Janna 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think so.
Margaret nickname would be Marge or something.
Maggie is just a name...not a nickname
Or at least I think so.
2006-08-30 16:29:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Perhaps, but "Peggy" is for some odd reason. I'm sure many of you have heard that before. Like Dick came from Richard... What's next? Will we Arthur be called "Skip?"
2006-08-30 16:32:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋