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Margaret

MAHR-grit

Popularity

#119

stable

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'.

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Numerology

1

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'

Personality Traits

StrongIntelligentKindLoyal

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