That question is dealt-with in a discussion linked through 'the main word' below; but I feel it's more important to understand that word better. And I find that you understand words better when you look at the other words at the bases of the words you're thinking-of ...
The word “Midget” (sense of "very-Small Person" transferred from the name of a |Tiny |Biting |Insect) is built on ancient words that mean "Small #Midge" (or is a pet form of Margaret).
"Midge" is built on ancient words that mean "|Gnat, |Fly" (Mosquito).
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I appreciate your comment, and I'll probably approve it & publish it soon (give me about a week before you try to post it again when it doesn't publish immediately ... thanks)