Maisie

Maisie is a Scottish diminutive of Mairead, the Scottish Gaelic form of Margaret (Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl). It was used as a nickname for centuries in Scotland before becoming a hugely popular given name in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand in the early 2000s.

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Cultural Notes

Maisie is a 'cheerful vintage' name. It has a rhythmic, bouncy quality that feels less formal than Margaret. Its rise in popularity was helped by actress Maisie Williams and the literary character Maisie Dobbs. It is often paired with other 'nickname' names like Daisy and Evie.

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