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Margherite

mar-guh-REET

Letters

10

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

12

Peak Year

#7 in 1959

First Recorded

1920

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

The French form of Margaret, which originates from the Greek word 'margaritēs,' meaning 'pearl.'

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Numerology

9

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Famous Namesakes

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    French historian and writer.

  • Marguerite Duras

    French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

elegantsophisticatedpreciouswise

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