Female Name
Margaret
ˈmɑɹ.ɡɹɪt
ˈmɑɹ.ɡə.ɹɪt
ˈmɑː.ɡɹɪt
ˈmɑː.ɡə.ɹɪt
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Algonquin Round Table members
American Girl characters
American Horror Story characters
Ascendance of a Bookworm characters
astrophysicists
authors
Black Butler characters
black history
British royal family
Bungo Stray Dogs characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic175%
mature140%
formal160%
upper class120%
natural80%
wholesome140%
strong80%
refined140%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Margaret is derived from the Latin 'Margarita', which originates from the Greek 'μαργαρίτης' (margarites), meaning 'pearl'. This term is believed to have been borrowed from an Indo-Iranian language. The name has been widely used in the Christian world, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Margaret, who was martyred in the 4th century and is often depicted in medieval art escaping from a dragon. The name has been popular in England and Wales, especially in the early 20th century, ...
Etymology
Original Form:
μαργαρίτης (margarites)
Evolution:
From Greek to Latin 'Margarita', then to Old French and finally to English 'Margaret'.
Source:
Indo-Iranian language influence, via Greek and Latin.