Nicknames for Margaret
Margaret is a girl's name of Greek / English origin meaning “Pearl”, and Maggie is its natural nickname. Here are 15 nicknames for Margaret, from classic short forms to pet names, grouped by the feel they give the name.
15 nicknames
Classic · The everyday short forms, all still in use.
Vintage · Margaret has more period pet names than any other name; several are full names in their own right now.
Daisy is a nickname for Margaret because marguerite is the French word for the flower.
Quick questions
What is a good nickname for Margaret?
Popular nicknames for Margaret include Maggie, Meg, Megan, Marge, Margie. The everyday short forms, all still in use.
What is Margaret short for?
Margaret comes from the Greek word for pearl and is a full name, not a nickname, though Maisie, Peggy and Daisy all started life as short forms of it.
Wondering whether to put the short form on the certificate? Our nickname guide covers when to, and when not to.
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