Maggie

American

[mag-ee] / ˈmæg i /

noun

a female given name, form of Margaret.

maggie British

/ ˈmæɡɪ /

noun

slang a magpie

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Before taking a buyout and leaving the workforce, it’s important to mentally prepare yourself for what this will mean for your well-being, said Maggie Mulqueen, a psychologist who works with retirees.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Before joining the Journal, Maggie was a reporter and journalism instructor at the Allbritton Journalism Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Much of the domestic reaction centred on Korean-Canadian co-director Maggie Kang's emotional acceptance speech, with the Seoul-born filmmaker dedicating the prizes to her motherland.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell, who is nominated for co-writing the screenplay for the film adaptation, opted for a bubblegum pink gown with black lace gloves and mesh fascinator hat.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Maggie knew she wouldn’t quite be able to mimic Bernadette’s motions.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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