"Mamie" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Mamie
  1. (dated) A diminutive of Mary or Mavis, also used as a formal female given name. Tags: dated Categories (topical): English diminutives of female given names Derived forms: Mamie pink, Mamie Taylor

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