Maisie
Meaning of Maisie
Maisie began life as a cheeky Scottish pet-name for Margaret—think of it as the kilt-swishing kid sister of the stately “pearl” derived from the Greek margarítēs—and over the years she’s danced from Highland hearths to Hollywood red carpets without losing her sparkle. She carries the sunny daisy in her pocket (Margaret’s long-time floral emblem), yet she also flashes the quick wit of Maisie Dobbs on the mystery shelves and the warrior spirit of actress Maisie Williams on our screens. In the U.S., this sprightly charmer hovered in quiet corners for decades, then—like a firefly that’s finally noticed the night is warm—started zipping upward, leaping from rank 831 in 1990 to a lively 239 in 2024. With a pronunciation as breezy as MAY-zee and a vibe that’s equal parts storybook and star quality, Maisie feels ready to hopscotch across playgrounds while still fitting on a business card, making her a glitter-dusted choice for parents who want vintage roots with modern zoom.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MAY-zee (/ˈmeɪzi/)
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Notable People Named Maisie
| Maisie Williams is an English actress best known for Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, earning two Emmy nominations, with other roles in Doctor Who, Two Weeks to Live, Pistol, and the animated Gen Lock. |
| Maisie Peters is an English singer-songwriter who began independently before signing with Atlantic Records in 2018, releasing two EPs and the second series soundtrack for the British comedy Trying. |
| Maisie Smith is an English actress and singer best known for playing Tiffany Butcher on EastEnders from 2008 to 2021 and she was a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020. |
| Maisie Richardson-Sellers is a British actress and director best known for The Originals, Legends of Tomorrow, The Kissing Booth 2 and 3, The Undeclared War, and Star Wars The Force Awakens. |
| Maisie Summers-Newton is a British Paralympic S6 swimmer, a 2018 European champion and world record setter who won two gold medals at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. |
| Maisie Maxwell was an Australian stage actress and journalist from Bendigo, Victoria. |
