Meaning & Story
A diminutive of Meg or Margaret, derived from the Greek margarites meaning pearl, full of cheerful, bright energy.
Meggy is the kind of affectionate diminutive that makes everyone smile — bouncy, warm, and completely unpretentious. Built from the classic Margaret through the informal Meg, Meggy has the pearl-bright energy of its Greek origins packaged into two friendly syllables. It suits a cheerful female pet who approaches every day with genuine enthusiasm and greets everyone as a potential friend. The -y ending adds a softness that feels nurturing rather than babyish. Meggy is a name that wears well through every stage of a pet life, from bouncy puppy to contented senior.