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Margaret: Meaning & Origin

Margaret is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Pearl; from Greek "margarites" meaning a precious pearl gemstone”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 20% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

MAR-guh-ret

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

80/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 20% of popular names.

Nicknames

MaggieMegGreta

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

21%
47
2010
37
Current
#33
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Margaret Anne
  • Margaret Claire
  • Margaret Elizabeth

Famous Namesakes

  • Margaret Thatcher
  • Margaret Atwood