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Mags is a diminutive form used in English as a nickname for given names such as Margaret, Maggie, or Magdalene. It may be used informally among friends and family, and can appear in fictional works as a character name. One notable fictional use is Mags Bennett, a matriarch in the television series Justified, portrayed by Margo Martindale.

In publishing and media, mags is common shorthand for magazines, referring to periodical publications that cover

Beyond nicknames and publications, Mags can appear as a proper name for people in real life, often

topics
from
news
to
fashion
and
hobbies.
The
term
is
used
in
casual
speech
and
in
retail
contexts,
such
as
lists
of
mags
or
in
subscription
offerings.
Magazines
can
be
print
or
digital.
as
a
short
form
of
Margaret
or
as
an
independent
given
name
in
some
communities.
The
usage
varies
by
region
and
culture,
but
remains
widely
understood
in
English-speaking
contexts.