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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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Meg

Bottom 10

  1. Arya45%
  2. Daisy46%
  3. Cataleya46%
  4. Soleil51%
  5. Esmeralda51%
  6. Tessa51%
  7. Dora52%
  8. Frida52%
  9. Regina53%
  10. Fiamma53%

Love potential for Meg

Bottom 10

  1. Arya51%
  2. Petra60%
  3. Leyla60%
  4. Ada61%
  5. Cataleya61%
  6. Astrid65%
  7. Dora66%
  8. Swami67%
  9. Dayana67%
  10. Tecla68%

Professional potential for Meg

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Olimpia42%
  3. Ada42%
  4. Crystal44%
  5. Cataleya44%
  6. Frida45%
  7. Ariana47%
  8. Regina47%
  9. Leandra48%
  10. Selena48%

Crush potential for Meg

Top 10

  1. Altea92%
  2. Tea88%
  3. Megan86%
  4. Selina86%
  5. Violante86%
  6. Dalia86%
  7. Thea84%
  8. Noelia84%
  9. Elisea84%
  10. Israa83%

Bottom 10

  1. Ritaj49%
  2. Arya51%
  3. Adelaide53%
  4. Astrid53%
  5. Tecla55%
  6. Frida56%
  7. Ada56%
  8. Malika57%
  9. Soleil58%
  10. Fatou58%
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