Marguerite
mar-ger-EET
✦ Meaning
“French form of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' (pearl). In medieval tradition, the white daisy flower symbolized this name, making it both botanical and precious.”
Popularity Over Time
Marguerite is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
3
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Style
Famous Bearers
- Marguerite Duras (author)
- Marguerite from 'The Lady of the Camellias'
Cross-Cultural Notes
Recognized across French, English, and European cultures
People Also Ask
French form of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' (pearl). In medieval tradition, the white daisy flower symbolized this name, making it both botanical and precious.
Marguerite is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Popular nicknames for Marguerite include Maggie, Rita, Marge, Margot.
Names that pair beautifully with Marguerite include Rosalind, Isadora, Lavinia, Alistair, Leander.