Margurite
MAR-guh-reet
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
1,745
Peak Year
#68 in 1923
First Recorded
1893
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
The name Marguerite is of French origin and means 'pearl'. It is derived from the Greek word 'margaritēs', also meaning pearl.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Marguerite Duras
Acclaimed French novelist and screenwriter, known for 'The Lover'.
Marguerite Yourcenar
First woman elected to the Académie Française, renowned author.
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