Mysie is a variant of the name Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Mairead (the Scottish Gaelic form of Margaret). As a feminine given name, Mysie shares the core meaning of Margaret—“pearl”—through its etymological chain. The name is used primarily in English-speaking contexts, though it remains far less common than its root form Maisie.While the name Mysie has historical roots as a variant spelling, it gained modern visibility through the English singer-songwriter Elizabeth Marjorie Florence Sempa, known professionally as Mysie. Born in 1995 and raised in Croydon and Streatham, South London, she began her music career under the name Lizbet Sempa before rebranding to Mysie. Her debut single 'Epiphany' received early attention on SoundCloud, and she went on to win the Rising Star Award at the 2020 Ivor Novello Awards, recognizing her songwriting talent. Mysie's music draws on her diverse influences, including her grandfather, who was an Ugandan jazz musician and part of the Kampala City Six.The name Mysie is part of a wider family of variants of Margaret, spanning languages and cultures. Alongside Maisie itself, other English variants include Mazie, Maisey, and Maisy. In other languages, equivalent forms include Margarita (Spanish), Margarida (Portuguese), Margareta (Swedish), Margarid and Margarit (Armenian), and Marharyta (Ukrainian). As a less common spelling, Mysie offers a distinctive alternative while maintaining its connection to the beloved traditional name.Meaning: Pearl (via Margaret)Origin: Scottish diminutive of Margaret, simplified as a variant of MaisieType: First nameUsage Regions: English-speaking countries