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Meg

Statistics: Italy · native version ↗
Girl Name day: July 20
Origin: Greek (via Latin). Meaning: pearl.
From Latin margarita 'pearl', from Greek margarítēs, of probable Eastern origin (Persian or Sanskrit).

Name day for Meg

July 20

Why this day? Meg is a short form of Margherita, and shares its name day.

Meg is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on January 12; Italy on July 20.

The story of the name Meg

Meg is a short form of Margherita. It keeps its origin (Greek (via Latin)) and meaning — pearl, and shares its name day, July 20.

On birth records, Meg is rarely written as such: the Megs are Margheritas (28,252 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Margherita page. Meg is also a short form of Megan, Meghan, Margaret.

Frequently asked questions about Meg

What does Meg mean?

Meg is a short form of Margherita, which means pearl.

When is Meg's name day?

July 20, together with Margherita: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Meg a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Margherita.

Meg's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 3/10

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