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Maisie

MAY-zee

Maisie (name) means a pet form of the name Margaret. Example: “Maisie is often used as a full given name in its own right today.”

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A pet form of the name Margaret.
"Maisie is often used as a full given name in its own right today."
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Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic Mairead with the diminutive ending -sie.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Mais Mairead Maizie Margaret Mazie

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What does “Maisie” mean?

The word “Maisie” means a pet form of the name Margaret.

How do you pronounce “Maisie”?

“Maisie” is pronounced MAY-zee (/ˈmeɪ.zi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Maisie” in a sentence?

Here is “Maisie” used in a sentence: “Maisie is often used as a full given name in its own right today.”

What part of speech is “Maisie”?

“Maisie” is a name.

Where does the word “Maisie” come from?

The word “Maisie” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic Mairead with the diminutive ending -sie.

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