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Maggie Pet Name

Maggie is a popular dogs name, meaning "Pearl" and originating from Greek, most often given to female pets, with a classic, human style, ranked #13 among dog names and ranked #56 among cat names, across 4,265 pet records in our database.

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Maggie at a glance

MeaningPearl
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
StyleClassic, human
Length6 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs

How popular is Maggie as a pet name?

Maggie is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#13

Dog Name

#56

Cat Name

4,265

Pet Records

Maggie pet name popularity over time

2005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Maggie a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female100%
Male0%

Maggie is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Maggie more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs44%
Cats5%
Other51%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Maggie?

Based on the available breed data, Maggie appears among:

Labrador Retriever (103)Golden Retriever (87)Labrador Retriever Crossbreed (79)Shih Tzu (65)Labradoodle (58)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (31)LAB MIX (19)GOLDEN RETRIEVER (15)
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What does the name Maggie mean?

Maggie means "Pearl" and comes from Greek.

The name is associated with classic, human, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Maggie

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Maggie nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Maggie?

Maggie fits these categories:

Maggie as a human name

Maggie is also used as a human name. Ranked #72 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Maggie

Dogs
Cats
affectionate
labrador retriever: Friendly and sociable, matching the warm nature of the name.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2005 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

4,265

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 304 recordsAustin Animal Center: 8 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 2,168 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 113 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 1,672 records
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