Nicknames for Margaret

  1. Megan
    • Origin:

      Welsh diminutive of Margaret
    • Meaning:

      "pearl"
    • Description:

      Megan originally evolved from Meg, which itself derived as a nickname for Margaret. Margaret ultimately comes from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." Megan is no longer a common nickname for Margaret—it is most often used as a full name. Other spellings include Meghan, Meagan, Megyn, and Meaghan.
  2. Meggy
    • Description:

      Meggy is a feminine name that functions primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Margaret or Megan, both ultimately derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' The '-gy' ending creates a playful, endearing quality characteristic of nickname forms. While Meggy occasionally appears as a given name in its own right, it's more commonly used as a familiar form within families. The name has a cheerful, approachable sound that conveys warmth and friendliness. In British usage, it may also connect to regional dialect terms or folk traditions. Though never widely popular as a formal name, Meggy maintains steady usage as a nickname, embodying the timeless appeal of Margaret in a more casual, affectionate form.

  3. Meret
    • Origin:

      German diminutive of Margarethe
    • Meaning:

      "pearl"
    • Description:

      Meret is an interesting name found in several cultures. In Egyptian mythology, she was a goddess associated with singing, dancing and rejoicing and her meaning is 'beloved.' But the name also has significance in Hebrew, Danish and Norwegian. Close relatives include Merete and Maret.
  4. Meta
    • Origin:

      German, Slovene, and Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "pearl"
    • Description:

      A unique international short form of Margaret.
  5. Mette
    • Origin:

      Norse, variation of Margaret
    • Meaning:

      "pearl"
    • Description:

      This is a Scandinavian variant of Margaret, and is pronounced MEH-teh or MET, rhyming with jet.
  6. Midge
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margaret
    • Meaning:

      "pearl"
    • Description:

      Sixties-style nickname which is also the name of a small biting insect, particularly prevalent in Scotland.
  7. Maarit
    • Maggot
      • Map
        • Mapje
          • Mappie
            • Marg
              • Margje
                • Megi
                  • Merit
                    • Mog
                      • Moggy
                        • Mysie
                          • Märta
                            • Peg
                              • Origin:

                                Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
                              • Meaning:

                                "pearl"
                              • Description:

                                Peg is a nostalgic turn-of-the-last-century nickname, sociable but slight. Like near-identical twin Peggy, Peg is in mothballs.