Margaret
MAHR-grit
Popularity
#119
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
1,266,052
Peak Year
#28,521 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Margaret is a Greek name meaning 'pearl'. It is derived from the Greek word 'margaron'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Margaret Thatcher
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Margaret Atwood
Canadian author known for 'The Handmaid's Tale'
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