Margaret

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    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.
Popularity:
How popular is Margaret? Here's how many babies were named Margaret over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Margaretta   •   Margeret   •   Margerie   •   Margery   •   Margrit   •   Marjory
International Variations:
Maija   •   Mairead   •   Mairearad   •   Mairghread   •   Marcail   •   Margaid   •   Margareta   •   Margarethe   •   Margarita   •   Margaux   •   Margeaux   •   Marged   •   Margherita   •   Margisia   •   Margit   •   Margita   •   Margot   •   Margred   •   Marguerite   •   Marjeta   •   Marsali   •   Mererid
Nicknames:
Ghita   •   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
Syllables:
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