Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Macie

Macie is a variant spelling of Macy. Macy (or Massey) is the transferred use of an English surname with Old French origins. The surname developed from either a location name (various villages located in Normandy) or from a Roman personal name Maccius (a Latin variant of Matthew which means ‘Gift of God’). It is also likely that Macy as a female given name developed simply as a modern coinage influenced by such names as Stacy, Tracy, and Lacy. Macie with an “-ie” suffix gives the name a cuter, more feminine quality.

All About the Baby Name – Macie

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME MACIE

The number Four personality is marked by stability and discipline. This is the personality that follows the rules and is conservative by nature.  They have an earth-bound energy that prefers to build things methodically on top of firm foundations; they don't cut corners. Fours take their time and don't like to be hurried. But the outcome of their endeavors is likely to result in some strong and useful structure, which makes them great engineers and inventors. Fours are anything but frivolous or controversial. This is a trustworthy, straight-forward personality that embodies dedication and organization. They are the backbone and anchor in their relationships, careers and communities. They are tidy, punctual, and full of integrity. Hard-work comes naturally to a Four and they are immensely reliable. This is the personality you can always count on.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME MACIE

The name Macie appeared on the American female naming charts starting as far back as 1882. Macie would maintain a position on the charts (albeit at low levels of popularity) all the way through the early 1930s. From that point on Macie went into hibernation for about 60 straight years, only to reappear in 1994. The 1990s is the decade when all the “Macys” became moderately popular, but collectively they are used quite a bit more than first meets the eye (since there are now four variations of this name: Macy, Maci, Macie and Macey). Macie follows a few modern-day American trends. For one, it’s the transferred use of a surname (which parents in the U.S. seem to love); secondly, it’s a cutesy “-ee” sounding suffix (like Gracie, Jaycee, Josie, Elsie, Kelsie, Haylee) which parents also find appealing for their little girls; and thirdly, Macie follows a couple of specific pop-culture trends igniting the name’s popularity (see Maci and Macy). It’s interesting that Macie and her sisters date back to the 19th century; it gives the name an added old-fashioned charm.

Quick Facts

ON MACIE

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

393

PRONUNCIATION:

MAY-see

SIMPLE MEANING:

Gift of God

Characteristics

OF MACIE

Dependable

Solid

Practical

Hard-working

Industrious

Studious

Conservative

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Macie

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME MACIE

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME MACIE

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Popular Songs

ON MACIE

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Famous People

NAMED MACIE

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Children of Famous People

NAMED MACIE

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME MACIE

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