MARGARET  

Gender: F
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "pearl"

Popularity in 2008: #180

A rich, classic name used for queens and saints. It was replaced for decades by less starchy forms like Maggie and Molly, but some stylish parents are reviving it as an alternative to Elizabeth or Katherine.

Variations:
Margalo, Meggi, Marguita, Marghanita, Maisy, Maggy, Margaretta, Meggy, Markita, Margies, Marjorie, Mamie, Margarite, Margize, Marjie, Meyta, Margy, Margey, Margerie, Margherita, Margarett, Markie, Margarette, Metta, Peggie, Mago, Marchieta, Margeretta, Marget, Margrid, Margery, Margreth, Marcheta, Margrett, Meg, Margette, Margiad, Mag, Margetta, Margerette, Peggi, Margred, Margaretha, Marjery, Marge, Marji, Marghretta, Maggie, Marjey, Maretta, Margarit, Margarethe, Peg, Maisie, Madge, Maretha, Peggy, Margharita, Maiga, Maggi

People who like Margaret also like:

Adelaide, Esther, Delilah, Eleanor, Evangeline, Grace, Imogen, Jane, Maeve, Verity, Violet, Jasper, James, Oliver, Thomas

Margaret is being discussed in our message boards:

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Margaret:

• IRISH NAMES NOW: What's doing in Dublin?
• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons
• KISSING COUSIN NAMES: Names that don't look related--but are
• A BABY NAMED....SEABISCUIT?
• THE MARY MONTH OF MAY