Updated June 9, 2019 Share: Girl name origins & meanings Greek, Persian, Hebrew, Irish, Latin : Child of light; pearl; jewelGreek : Mighty; strong, able; pearl; soft and gentle Girl name variations Margaret Maggie Maggy Magee Mag Margery Margareta Margarita Margita Margory Marjorie Marjory Marget Margret Margette Margalo Marguerite Margarida Margiad Margherita Margarethe Maergrethe Margaretha Margalith Mairghread Margo Marjoe Marga Margot Margaux Marge Margie Marta Madge Mamie Maymie Maisie Meggie Midge Gretchen Gretel Gretle Greta Grete Garet Peg Peggy Reta Rita Megan Meggy Meghan Meagan Megann Megs Megless Maeghan How Popular Is The Name Meg Famous people with this first name Meg Ryan