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GirlIrish & Scottish Gaelic

Maisie

Scottish diminutive of Mairead, derived from Margaret meaning "pearl".

Meaning and origin

Originally a Scottish pet name for Mairead, Maisie was historically used throughout the United Kingdom and Australia.

How to pronounce Maisie

Scottish Gaelic (United Kingdom)MAY-zee /ˈmeɪ.zi/

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