International Baby Names
International Variations of Margaret
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Meghan
Variation of Megan, Welsh
"pearl"
Megan was one of the first trendy names to spawn lots of spelling variations and this form of the name is less popular than its streamlined counterpart, but nevertheless familiar to those in the…
Meta
German, Slovene, and Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
A unique international short form of Margaret, now associated with Facebook and Instagram and with "meta" fiction, books, TV shows, and similar that are self-referential.
Mette
Norse, variation of Margaret
"pearl"
This is a Scandinavian variant of Margaret, and is pronounced MEH-teh or MET, rhyming with jet.
Meyta
Meyta is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, though it may be a variant of Meta or Metta, which derive from the Greek 'Margaret' meaning 'pearl.' In some cultures, it could be connected to the…
Midge
Diminutive of Margaret
"pearl"
Sixties-style nickname which is also the name of a small biting insect, particularly prevalent in Scotland.
Pegeen
Irish, diminutive of Mairead, Irish form of Margaret
Infrequently used relic of the Maureen-Colleen-Kathleen era, though it does seem to have a bit more energy than the others.
Peggy
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Just when we had written off Peggy as the eternal perky, pug-nosed prom-queen she projected from the 1920s into the fifties, along came Mad Men , with intriguing mid-century characters with names…
Penina
Hebrew
"pearl"
A jewel-encrusted choice, far more unusual than Pearl.
Reet
Reet is a feminine name with Estonian and Indian origins. In Estonian culture, it's a traditional female name derived from Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' In India, particularly in Punjab, Reet has…
Retha
Retha is a feminine name that emerged as a shortened form of names ending in '-retha' such as Aretha or Maretha. It may also derive from the Welsh name Rheta, meaning 'ardent' or 'zealous.' In some…
Rita
Spanish, Hindi
"pearl; truth, order"
One of the glamour girl names of the Rita Hayworth 1940s, Rita was once a Top 50 name and stayed on the SSA list until 2002. The name Rita still has enough Latin zip to be a lively, revivable short…
Tita
English, diminutive of Martita et al
A diminutive diminutive, too tease-worthy.
Annegret
German, combination of Anne and Margaret
"grace+pearl"
This German compound name combines two classics into a name that feels both ancient and new, poetic and fantastic, but with clunky-old-lady-name vibes about it too. Notable bearers include wheelchair…
Metka
Slovene short form of Margaret
"pearl"
This sparky international variant of Margaret was originally a diminutive of Meta, a short form used in Germany, Scandinavia and Slovenia. Now, it has shifted to be a name in its own right, with…
Gita
Sanskrit; Latvian; Czech "song; pearl or strength or exalted one"
"song; pearl or strength or exalted one"
A simple, international name extremely popular in India. The word, meaning "song", also appears in the name of the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu sacred text. Geeta is a spelling variant. Gita has also seen…
Margrit
German from of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
A slightly sharper variation of Margaret, predominantly used in Germany and Switzerland, it ultimately derives from the Greek margaritas meaning "pearl". Notable bearers include actress Margrit…
Gitka
Gitka is a feminine name with Eastern European origins, primarily found in Polish, Czech, and Slovak communities. It likely developed as a diminutive form of names like Margarita or Brigita. The name…
Gitta
Gitta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It commonly functions as a diminutive of Brigitta or Birgitta in German, Swedish, and Hungarian usage. These names derive from the Celtic…
Gituska
Gituska is a distinctive female name with enigmatic origins. It might be derived from Eastern European or Baltic roots, though specific etymological sources are unclear. The name has a rhythmic…
Gretchen
German, diminutive of Margarethe
"pearl"
Like Greta, Gretchen is a German Margaret diminutive that has become an American quasi-classic, though not much used today, having dropped off the list in 2009. She was at her high point in the…