Maisy in Scotland: Lilac Flower or Pearl

Maisy is a Scottish feminine name with two intertwined meanings:

• "Lilac flower" – from the Scots word for the fragrant spring blossom.
• "Pearl" – as a diminutive of Margaret (Greek margarites = pearl), via the Scottish forms Maighread → Maisie → Maisy.

It remains a popular, cheerful name in Scotland, often used as a standalone given name or as a nickname for Margaret, Mairi, or other M-names.