Margerete
mar-ger-EET
Margerete is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A variation of Margaret, derived from the Greek word for 'pearl', symbolizing beauty and preciousness.”, and peaked in popularity in 1917.
What Margerete Means
“A variation of Margaret, derived from the Greek word for 'pearl', symbolizing beauty and preciousness.”
The Story of Margerete
The earth gives us stones and shells, but the sea gifts us pearls, and this name echoes their quiet radiance.
Margerete is a graceful echo of the Greek 'margarites', a word spoken for millennia to describe the ocean's most precious gems. This name journeyed from ancient shores, appearing first in written records in 1917.
This name is for your daughter, who you will see shine with an inner luminescence. You imagine her possessing a quiet strength, a gentle wisdom that guides her through life.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Margaret Thatcher
The first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Margaret Atwood
Influential Canadian novelist and poet.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1917
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1917
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