Margaret

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Margaret
Margaret "Maggie" Gyllenhaal
GenderFemale
Origin
Language(s)English
Other names
Alternative spellingMargret
Nickname(s)Daisy, Maggie, Maggy, Meg, Peggy
Related namesMargarita, Marguerite

Margaret is an English name that dates back to around the 11th century. The name was popular in the Middle Ages, though between the 16th and 18th centuries it became less popular. However, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name became popular again. It was the second most popular female name in 1903. Since then, the name has become less popular again. The pronunciation of the name is [ mahr-guh-rit, -grit ]. [1] The name Margaret is of Greek origin and means "pearl." It is derived from the Greek word "margarites," which means "pearl."[2] This name was ranked #125 on the US Popular Names in 2021. [3]

The name Maggie is a short form of Margaret. Other nicknames include Meg and Peggy.

Well known people[change | change source]

Famous Margarets include:

References[change | change source]

  1. "Definition of Margaret | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  2. "Margaret name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  3. OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-24.