Mazie

A distinctive pick — fewer than 74 pets share this name.

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#1449

Meaning & Story

Mazie is a charming variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret — from Greek "Margarites," meaning "pearl." It carries the warm, old-fashioned sweetness of a grandmother's nickname, touched with Scottish character and freshness.

Mazie is the kind of name that has been quietly cool for a while now, riding the wave of vintage revival names that feel fresh precisely because they are genuinely old. It has a textured, friendly sound — the "z" gives it a modern energy that Maisie lacks, while keeping all the warmth intact. Pets named Mazie tend to be genuinely sweet souls with a playful streak: affectionate without being needy, curious without being destructive. A pearl of a name for a pearl of a pet.

About the Pet Name Mazie

NamesPop Editorial TeamBy NamesPop Editorial Team··1 min read

Mazie appears 74 times at rank 1449 on female pets — a variant spelling of Maisie or Maisy that lands in pet registries as an alternative orthography for an already charming name. The -zie spelling adds a slight unconventionality to a name that is otherwise warmly traditional.

Spelling Variation and What It Signals

Mazie is to Maisie what Kasey is to Casey — a respelling that signals either a deliberate distinction or a phonetic preference. Maisie is the more common spelling and carries associations with Scottish diminutive forms of Margaret. The -zie variant may indicate a family name being honored or simply a spelling preference for distinctiveness. Either way, the name functions identically to its counterparts. Compare Maisie and Daisy in the same register.

Sound and Breed Fit

Mazie's two syllables (MAY-zee) have a bright, bouncy quality that calls easily and lands with warmth. The -zie ending gives it visual distinctiveness while the sound remains familiar. Cavalier King Charles spaniels and Yorkshire terriers suit the name's cheerful, feminine energy. The human name connection is at /names/mazie.

The Counter-Reading

Mazie's spelling variant creates a small documentation challenge — the name needs spelling out consistently for vet records and licensing. Most owners who choose the -zie variant have made their peace with this. The name itself is unconditionally warm regardless of how the paperwork reads.

At a Glance

#1449
Overall Rank
74
Registered
Girls
Popular With

Popular Breeds Named Mazie

Breeds that commonly use the name Mazie
BreedPets Named
Labrador Retriever15
Poodle10
Shih Tzu10
Domestic Shorthair1
Ragdoll1

Mazie's Personality

Pets named Mazie are most often described as:

  • sweetStrong match
  • playfulCommon
  • warmSometimes
  • gentleOccasionally

Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mazie a good pet name?

Mazie is a well-known pet name with 74 registered pets. Pets named Mazie are often described as Sweet, Playful, Warm.

Is Mazie a boy or girl pet name?

Mazie is more commonly given to female pets, though it can be used for any pet.

Is Mazie also a human name?

Yes! Mazie is both a popular pet name (ranked #1449 for pets) and a baby name. It is one of 1,600+ names shared between pets and humans on NamesPop.

Mazie has two lives

Mazie, the baby name
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Last updated June 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology