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Meg

Meg

318 1.0
A woman's name often short for Megan or Margaret
  • proper noun
  • /mɛg/
translation icon : Meg
  • Hey guys my name is Meg, I live in Carmel, CA.
  • Meg Cabot

It's not the Meg Ryan that you all know.

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Examples

  • Yeah, it's me, I'm Meg by the way.

  • So, rather than risk rejection, I said: "Meg, would you mind awfully if I didn't come in?"

    Fiction book (1992)
  • But anyway, Meg, good to be here with you guys today.

  • Right, OK, Meg, and this was when?

  • - Our little Meg just came through.

  • Let me check my schedule and speak to Meg about a date that will be suitable for her.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • We interrupt this podcast to talk about Meg, your favorite subject.

  • I haven't seen you since Meg's birthday!

  • Paul, Meg, and Leah were left alone in Meg's little study for a while.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • My best friend, Meg, always knows how to make me laugh.

Synonyms

marg
vsMeg
  • Informal
5 9.9

A short form of the name Margaret

is used for Megan or Margaret and is less informal
meggy
vsMeg
1 8.8

A woman's name often short for Megan or Margaret

has identical meaning but is the shorter form without a diminutive ending

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Meg is a common short form of Megan or Margaret. Margaret comes from an old word meaning 'pearl', so a helpful way to remember Meg is to think of a small, bright 'pearl' — a short, precious name.