Macie appears 65 times at rank 1594 on female pets — a variant spelling of Macy or Maisie that signals a specific naming sensibility: the owner wanted the sound of Macy but with a softer, more informal look, or was spelling phonetically rather than drawing on any standard form.
The Spelling Variants
Macie, Macy, Maisie, and Macey all compete for the same sonic space. On the human side, Maisie is the classic British diminutive of Margaret; Macy connects to the department store or to Macy Gray. Macie with an IE ending is the most common pet-specific variant, following the same pattern as Charlee and Emilee — the IE ending feminizes and softens without changing the sound. The human comparison lives at /names/macy.
Sound and Breed Fit
MAY-see is bright, two syllables, and ends on a soft vowel — an easy name to call with warmth. The name suits friendly, approachable female dogs. Cocker Spaniels and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels fit the gentle-feminine register naturally. Small, affectionate cats also carry it well.
The Counter-Reading
Macie's alternate spelling means owners will spell it out constantly — is it Macy, Maisie, or Macie? That's a minor ongoing inconvenience. The upside is a name that feels distinctly chosen rather than defaulted to, which suits owners who want the warmth of Macy without the most common form.