International Baby Names
International Variations of Margaret
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Margrete
Margrete is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, serving as a Nordic variation of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This spelling is particularly common in…
Margriet
Margriet is a Dutch feminine name derived from the Latin 'margarita' meaning 'pearl.' It's the Dutch variant of Margaret, a name with centuries of history throughout Europe. In the Netherlands, the…
Margrieta
Margrieta is a feminine name with Germanic and Dutch origins, representing a variant of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This particular spelling is most…
Marguerite
French variation of Margaret; also a flower name
"pearl; daisy"
Marguerite is a classic French name with a remnant of old-fashioned Gallic charm; and is also a variety of daisy. Chic again in Paris, it's definitely ripe for revival here. Another reason you might…
Mari
Variation of Maria or Mary, Basque, Japanese
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved; gift, mother; truth, genuine, villlage"
Mari enjoyed some mid-century popularity as a nicknameish version of Mary, but now deserves a second look as a multicultural classic. Popular in Norway and Armenia as a variation of Marie, it is also…
Marit
Aramaic
"pearl"
An unusual and straightforward name with an attractive Scandinavian accent; a royal name in Norway.
Marjatta
Marjatta is a feminine Finnish name with deep cultural significance in Finland. It represents the Finnish variation of Margaret, which derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' The name gained…
Marjeta
Slovene, from Greek
"pearl"
A lively form of Margaret used in Slovenia.
Marji
Marji is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Marjorie, which itself derives from Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' This short, sweet variation has a friendly and approachable quality.…
Marjie
Marjie is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This sweet, informal variation emerged as a nickname before sometimes being used as a given name in…
Marjorie
Scottish variation of Margery, diminutive of Margaret
"pearl"
Scottish Marjorie and her English twin Margery were early twentieth century favorites that date back to medieval times, when it was popular among the royals. They were at their height in the 1920s,…
Marka
Marka is a feminine name with possible Slavic origins, where it may function as a feminine form of Mark or Marco, ultimately derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. In some contexts, it might also…
Marketa
Marketa is a feminine name of Czech origin, serving as the Czech form of Margaret. The name derives ultimately from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' Marketa has been used in the Czech Republic…
Markit
Markit is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a modern coinage without clear etymological roots in traditional naming patterns. It may be a creative variant of Margaret (meaning…
Markita
Markita is a feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of Mark or Margaret, with Spanish or Slavic influences. The '-ita' suffix in Spanish indicates a small or endearing version,…
Mayme
Mayme is a vintage feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mary or Mae. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mayme has a sweet, old-fashioned charm that speaks to simpler…
Meaghan
Meaghan represents an alternative spelling of Megan, a Welsh feminine name derived from Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' This particular spelling variation emerged as parents sought distinctive ways to…
Meeri
Estonian short form of Margaret or Mary
Meeri is kind of like Siri with an M. This unusual name is certainly cute and intriguing but would forever be mistaken for Mary.
Meg
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated than Maggie, more contemporary…
Meggy
Meggy is a feminine name that functions primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Margaret or Megan, both ultimately derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' The '-gy' ending creates a…