Madicken

Madicken is a Swedish diminutive form of Margareta, itself derived from the Latin Margarita and ultimately from the Greek margaritēs, meaning pearl. The name gained widespread recognition through the beloved Swedish children's book character Madicken, created by author Astrid Lindgren in 1960, which secured its place in Scandinavian cultural memory despite remaining rare as a given name. Related forms include Margareta, Maja, and Greta.