Maxie

Meaning of Maxie

Maxie (MAKS-ee) sparkles like a burst of confetti, its roots stretching back to the Latin maximus—“the greatest.” This spirited unisex moniker feels equally at home under a flamenco guitar’s strum or amid backyard adventures, wrapping big-hearted ambition in a playful package. In just two syllables, Maxie conjures sunlit plazas, daring escapades, and belly laughs echoing on warm afternoon breezes. Parents who choose Maxie imagine a pint-sized leader with a fearless sparkle and a flair for turning ordinary moments into mini-fiestas. With its recent climb into the U.S. top 1,000—hovering around rank 930—Maxie proves that sometimes the shortest names carry the grandest dreams.