Female Name
Madge
ˈmæd͡ʒ
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
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diminutives
Dishonored characters
Dresden Files characters
figure skaters
Fleetwood Mac songs
gemstones
Hayao Miyazaki characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
50/100
classic140%
mature120%
informal100%
strong100%
strange65%
simple140%
Meaning & Etymology
Madge is a diminutive form of the name Margaret, which itself originates from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing purity and beauty.
Etymology
Original Form:
Margaret
Evolution:
From Greek 'margarites' to Latin 'Margarita', then to Old French 'Marguerite', and finally to English 'Margaret' and its diminutive 'Madge'.
Source:
Etymology dictionaries and historical linguistics research.