Maxi

Maxi is a first name that is used for both girls and boys. It often serves as a short form or also as a pet form of Maximilian and Maximiliane.

What does the name Maxi mean?

The name Maxi is commonly used for both girls and boys and primarily represents a shortened form as well as occasionally a pet form of Maximilian and Maximiliane. These names have their origin in the Latin Maximilianus, which traces back to the ancient Roman nickname Maximus. The direct translation of the name is "the greatest." Its roots lie in Latin, derived from the word maxĭmus, meaning "very large" and "largest," and originally comes from the adjective magnus for "large" and "important." The name is particularly popular in the Upper German and Southern German language areas. Common short forms include Max, Maxie, Maxe, and Maxy. Additionally, there are variants such as Maximiliano, Maximiliaan, Maximiliam, Maximilijan, Maximiljan, Maximillion, Maximilien, Maximilan, Maximillian, Maksymilian, Massimiliano, Maksimilian, Maksimiljans, Masimilian, Maxmilian, Milian, and Miliano.

Where does the name Maxi come from?

Maxi is a first name of Latin origin that is used for both females and males and carries the meaning "the greatest." The origin lies in the Latin.

How do you pronounce Maxi?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Maxi: The name is two syllables and has a distinct structure. In German pronunciation, it is typically rendered as "Mak-si" [ˈmaksi], with the consonant combination "-ks-" placing a marked accent in the middle. The bright ending "-i" allows the name to finish vibrantly. This gives Maxi a dynamic and youthful note - clear, direct, and present.

When is the name day of Maxi?

The name day for Maxi is celebrated on the dates March 10, March 12, August 14, and October 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Maxi is a very sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 1,107th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest placement was in 2009 at rank 399. Over the last ten years, the name has been chosen approximately 520 times as a first name, placing it at 825th in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 778th.

Nicknames & pet names

Maggie / Maxe / Maxily / Maxitaxi / Maxl / Mexi / Muxai / Mäxchen / Mäxle

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Famous people

• Maxi Arland (German musician and presenter)
• Maxi Biancucci (Argentinian football player)
• Maxi Biewer (weather presenter from RTL)
• Maxi Böhm (actor from Austria)
• Maxi Curran (Grenadian football manager)
• Maxi Garden (singer)
• Maxi Gnauck (East German gymnast, world champion and Olympic champion 1980)
• Maxi Iglesias (Spanish actor)
• Maxi Jazz (British rapper)
• Maxi Lopez (Argentinian footballer)
• Maxi Pereira (Uruguayan football player)
• Maxi Priest (British singer)
• Maxi Rodriguez (Argentinian football player)
• Maxi Rolon (Argentinian football player)
• Maxi Scapparoni (football player from Argentina)
• Maxi Schafroth (German comedian)
• Maxi Warwel (actress from Germany)
• Maxi-Cosi (child seat brand)
• Maxie Wander (book author)