Mamie

Mamie is a feminine first name that is considered a pet form of Margaret, the English variant of Margarete, as well as of Mary, the English form of Maria. In its function as a variant of Margarete, Mamie carries the meaning "the pearl", derived from the Latin margarita.

What does the name Mamie mean?

The first name Mamie is regarded as a pet form of Margaret and Mary, the English equivalents of Margarete and Maria. In connection with Margarete, Mamie means "the pearl", derived from Latin margarita and Ancient Greek margarites, which also means "pearl". When derived from the biblical name Maria, the exact origin and meaning of Mamie are not clearly defined. It is likely that Maria has Egyptian origins and can be interpreted as "the beloved", or has Hebrew roots with possible meanings such as "the nourished", "the sea myrrh", "the sea drop", "the rebellious one", or "the untamed one". More information on the various derivations can be found on the name page of Maria. In French, the word Mamie is used as "grandma", which, however, has no connection to the first name. In the USA, Mamie is a relatively well-known girl's name, while it is rather unknown in the German-speaking area. A prominent bearer of the name was the former First Lady of the USA, Mamie Eisenhower.

Where does the name Mamie come from?

The origin of the name Mamie is Egyptian as well as Ancient Hebrew and includes meanings such as "the pearl" or "the beloved". The name is composed of: From Margarete: margarites = pearl (Ancient Greek), margarita = pearl (Latin). From Maria: mry = beloved (Egyptian) or mir = bitter (Ancient Hebrew) and jam = sea (Ancient Hebrew) or mry = rebellious (Ancient Hebrew) or mra = to fatten (Ancient Hebrew). Languages: American, English.

How do you pronounce Mamie?

The name Mamie has a two-syllable structure and sounds very soft. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Ma-mi" [ˈmaːmi]. The pronunciation begins with an open, long A sound that radiates a pleasant warmth and calm. The gentle repetition of the consonants and the bright ending "-ie" give the name an almost floating sound. Overall, Mamie conveys a calm, friendly, and delicate impression, with a harmonious and soft sound effect.

When is the name day of Mamie?

Mamie is celebrated on July 20 (Margaret of Antioch) and September 12 (Feast of the Holy Name of Mary).

Popularity

In Germany, Mamie is a rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Mamie reached its highest ranking in 2015 with 4,092nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been used as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mama / Mimie

Famous people

• Mamie Gummer (actress from America)
• Mamie Johnson (American baseball player)
• Mamie Streep (actress)
• Mamie van Doren (actress from America)