Margaret
m(a)-rga-ret,
mar-garet
Origin:Greek
Popularity:313
Meaning:pearl
Saints, queens and world leaders all share this classic name. There’s St. Margaret, the patron saint of expectant women; Queen Margaret of Scotland; and former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, among many strong, smart females. It comes from the Hebrew word “margaron,” which means “pearl.” The name evolved from there: Margaron became Marguerite in Old French and then Margaret in England. If you like the name but want to call your girl by a nickname, there are plenty of options, such as Meg, Maggie, Margo, Molly, Mae, Peggy and Greta.
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Famous Margarets
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- Margaret HamiltonActress
- Margaret MitchellAuthor
- Margaret Smith CourtTennis Player
- MargaretQueen Elizabeth and King George VI
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