Margot
mar-go,
mar-git
Popularity:440
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Pearl
Margot is a girl’s name of French origin and is also tied to the Greek word “margarites,” meaning “pearl.” Margot is the diminutive form of Marguerite and the French form of Margaret. An adored name throughout medieval Europe, many queens and saints were called Margaret in France, Denmark, England, Scotland, and Navarre. Another spelling includes Margaux, after the French village known for producing delectable wine. The name Margot has been rising in popularity since 2013, likely to do with Margot Robbie’s rise to the top of Hollywood A-listers. A name worthy of regal and talented figures, baby Margot will undoubtedly lead a prosperous and fulfilling life!
Sources
Ancestry, Margot Family History
Ancestry, Margaret Family History
WordSense, https://www.wordsense.eu/Margot/
Online Etymology Dictionary, Margaret August 2023
IMDb, Margot Robbie
Britannica, St. Margaret Clitherow, English martyr, March 2023
Britannica, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, French saint
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