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Margherita

mar-geh-REE-tuh

Letters

10

Syllables

4

Origin

Italian

Total Births

1,155

Peak Year

#25 in 1926

First Recorded

1892

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Margherita is the Italian form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' This classic name evokes a sense of natural beauty and preciousness.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Margherita of Savoy

    Queen of Italy, wife of King Umberto I.

  • Margherita Luti

    The model for Raphael's 'La Fornarina' portrait.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulPreciousSophisticated

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