Margaret

    Origin:
  • Greek: Pearl; Medieval virgin Saint Margaret was beloved in many cultures.
Description:
From the Shakespearean play Much Ado About Nothing. Also the name of Queen Elizabeth's spirited only sister and the name of several Queens of Scotland. Meaning both "pearl" and "daisy," Margaret is open to the adorable nickname, Mags.
Alternate Spellings:
Margaretta   •   Margeret   •   Margerie   •   Margery   •   Margrit   •   Marjory
International Variations:
Maarit   •   Maija   •   Mairead   •   Mairearad   •   Mairghread   •   Marcail   •   Margaid   •   Margareta   •   Margarethe   •   Margarid   •   Margarita   •   Margaux   •   Margeaux   •   Marged   •   Margherita   •   Margisia   •   Margit   •   Margita   •   Margot   •   Margred   •   Marguerite   •   Marjeta   •   Marketa   •   Marketta   •   Marsali   •   Mererid   •   Mettalise
Nicknames:
Ghita   •   Gitta   •   Greta   •   Gretal   •   Gretchen   •   Grete   •   Gretel   •   Gryta   •   Madge   •   Maggi   •   Maggie   •   Maggy   •   Mai   •   Maiju   •   Maikki   •   Maj   •   Maja   •   Majori   •   Majorie   •   Margalo   •   Margo   •   Margolo   •   Margosha   •   Marji   •   Marjo   •   Meg   •   Meta   •   Peg   •   Pegeen   •   Peggy   •   Peigi   •   Rita   •   Matryosha
Famous Namesakes:
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, author Margaret Mead, Actress Meg Ryan, author Margaret Atwood
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