How to say it
MA · cie
ˈmeɪ.si
Feminine
Macie
From Massy; Matthew's
What it means
A spelling of Macy, from a Norman place name and surname, sometimes tied to Matthew or to the Old French for a mace.
Macie is a sweet spelling of Macy, which came from Norman French places called Massy and turned into an English surname. Some trace it to a medieval pet form of Matthew or Matilda, others to the Old French masse, a mace or club. The department store Macy's gives it a familiar ring. Bright and breezy, said MAY-see.
How to spell Macie
The standard spelling is Macie. Common variants include Macy, Maci, Maycie, but Macie is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #357 in 2011, currently #438 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Spelling
A spelling of Macy; also seen as Maci.
Spelling variants
- Macy
- Maci
- Maycie
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Common questions
- What does the name Macie mean?
- A spelling of Macy, from a Norman place name and surname, sometimes tied to Matthew or to the Old French for a mace.
- What does Macie mean in French?
- In French, Macie means "From Massy; Matthew's." Macie is a sweet spelling of Macy, which came from Norman French places called Massy and turned into an English surname. Some trace it to a medieval pet form of Matthew or Matilda, others to the Old French masse, a mace or club. The department store Macy's gives it a familiar ring. Bright and breezy, said MAY-see.
- Is Macie short for Matthew?
- Yes. Macie is a short form of Matthew, and it carries the same meaning, "From Massy; Matthew's." These days many parents use Macie as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Macie?
- Macie is pronounced ˈmeɪ.si. Say it as MA-cie, with the stress on the "ma" syllable.
- How do you spell Macie?
- The standard spelling is Macie. Common spelling variants include Macy, Maci, Maycie.
- Is Macie a boy or girl name?
- Macie is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Macie?
- Macie ranked #438 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.