Maxie

Maxie is used as both a female and male first name and serves as a diminutive of Maximilian and Maximiliane.

What does the name Maxie mean?

The name Maxie, similar to Maxi, is a gender-specific first name that can be considered a diminutive of Maximilian and Maximiliane. Its original form, Maximus, is interpreted as 'the greatest'. Maxie has its roots in Latin, derived from the term maxĭmus, which means 'very large' and 'the greatest'. This comparative form originally comes from the adjective magnus, which means 'large' and 'important'. The name is particularly popular in Upper and Southern Germany. Common diminutives include Max, Maxe, and Maxy. Other variants include Maximilianus, Maximiliano, Maximiliaan, Maximiliam, Maximilijan, Maximiljan, Maximillion, Maximilien, Maximilan, Maximillian, Maksymilian, Massimiliano, Maksimilian, Maksimiljans, Masimilian, Maxmilian, Milian, and Miliano.

Where does the name Maxie come from?

The origin of the name Maxie is Latin and means 'the greatest'.

How do you pronounce Maxie?

The pronunciation of Maxie is lively and compact, with two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Mak-sie' [ˈmaksi]. It begins with the distinctive consonant cluster '-ks-', which gives the name a dynamic touch. The clear, short vowel ensures conciseness, while the bright ending syllable '-ie' makes the conclusion light and appealing. Maxie thus appears modern, playful, and energetic – clearly structured and present in sound.

When is the name day of Maxie?

Maxie's name day is celebrated on March 10, March 12, August 14, and October 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Maxie is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2016 at 1,184th place. In the last ten years, Maxie has been given as a first name about 140 times, placing it 2,061st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,031st.

Nicknames & pet names

Magsie / Max / Maxey

Similar first names

Famous people

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