Maggie has long been one of the most popular names for female dogs. For humans it is usually short for Margaret, meaning "pearl," but for dogs, Maggie is typically a name in and of itself. It, too, calls to mind smiling faces and friendly vibes. This explains why it is most often used for cheerful, upbeat breeds like Golden Retrievers and Labradors. This is not to say that smaller dogs can't be named Maggie as well and that they won't enjoy your goofy renditions of Maggie May by Rod Stewart every morning too.

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