Maxie

Latin

"greatest"

Maxie Origin and Meaning

The name Maxie is a girl's name.

Maxie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Maxine or Maxene, which themselves are feminine versions of Maximilian or Maxwell. The name has Latin roots in "maximus," meaning "greatest." Maxie has a cheerful, friendly quality with its ending 'ie' sound, which softens the strength inherent in its meaning. While never extremely common as a formal given name, it enjoyed modest popularity as a nickname throughout the 20th century, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s. It has cross-cultural appeal, used occasionally in English-speaking countries as well as in parts of Europe. Maxie can project a personality that balances strength with approachability, conveying both confidence and warmth.

Maxie Rank in US Top 1000

# 971 in the US

The name Maxie in Pop Culture

• Maxie Malone main character in 1985 film "Maxie"
• Maxie main character in animated series "Maxie's World" and the Maxie doll line
• Maxie Jones character on American soap "General Hospital"