Madge

Madge is a female first name that is considered an English short and pet form of the name Margaret, which in turn is regarded as a variant of Margareta or Margarete.

What does the name Madge mean?

The name Madge, an English short and pet form of Margaret, is often regarded as a variant of the names Margareta and Margarete. Translated, it means 'the pearl'. The root of the name lies in the Ancient Greek term margarítēs ‎(μαργαρίτης), which stands for 'the pearl'. Other forms include Midge, Marga, Marge, and Margie.

Where does the name Madge come from?

The first name Madge has its origins in Ancient Greek and means 'the pearl'.

How do you pronounce Madge?

The pronunciation of Madge is clear and concise. As a one-syllable name, it is usually pronounced as 'Mätsch' [mɛdʒ]. This pronunciation combines an open ä sound with a distinct, affricative ending. The mix of a gentle beginning and a strong ending gives Madge an exciting brevity. As a result, the name appears confident and modern - compact, independent, and with urban clarity.

When is the name day of Madge?

The name days for Madge are February 22, June 20, July 20, October 17, October 29, and November 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Madge is a rather rare first name. It has never appeared in the German first name charts. Its best ranking was in 1997 in Ireland, where it reached 443rd place in the first name charts. In the last ten years, Madge has been given as a first name around ten times there, which earned it 1,442nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 1964 to 2024, it ranks 1,645th in Ireland.

Famous people

• Madge Bellamy (American theater actress)
• Madge Blake (American actress)
• Madge Evans (American silent film actress)
• Madge Garland (fashion journalist)
• Madge Gertrude Adam (astronomer from England)
• Madge Gill (artist)
• Madge Hindle (actress from England)
• Madge Jenison (author from the USA)
• Madge Kendal (English actress)
• Madge Kennedy (American actress)
• Madge Ryan (Australian actress)
• Madge Sinclair (American theater actress)
• Madge Stuart (silent film actress)
• Madge Syers (figure skater)
• Madge Tennent (American artist)
• Madge Titheradge (Australian-British theater actress)
• Madge Tree (actress from England)
• Madge Undersee (character from the book trilogy 'The Hunger Games')