Midge as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Midge

What is the meaning of the name Midge ?

The baby name Midge is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /mɪdʒ/.

Midge is English in Origin.

An English diminutive mostly tied to Margaret, via Middle English pet forms such as Madge; by rhyme-shift, Midge emerged in the 19th century. Through Margaret’s Greek root Margarites, it carries the meaning "pearl." It has also served as a nickname for Marjorie and, in individual cases, for Miriam (as in the TV character Midge Maisel). Occasionally used independently in the United States and Britain, it saw modest mid-20th-century use, helped by friendly, colloquial appeal; Barbie’s best friend Midge (introduced 1963) reinforced the name’s mid-century profile. Though chiefly feminine, it has appeared as a male nickname in Scotland (e.g., musician Midge Ure).

Variants and related forms include Madge, Maggie, Meg, Peggy/Peg, Maisie, and Marjorie; rare spellings like Midgie occur. As a standalone given name, Midge feels brisk and vintage. English "midge" meaning ‘small fly’ lends a light, sprightly association, though the personal name stems from Margaret rather than the insect.

⚙ Midge is a rare name. Our records hold just 26 recorded uses, spread over 11 countries.