Marguerite
Marguerite is the French form of Margaret, derived from the Greek word for 'pearl.' It is also the French word for the daisy flower, giving it a natural, botanical charm.
Current Popularity
#2415 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •May require pronunciation guidance in non-French speaking countries (mar-guh-REET)
- •Offers flexibility with both French sophistication and casual English nicknames
- •Strong literary and historical associations in French culture
- •The daisy flower connection provides a sweet, nature-inspired meaning
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Famous People
Marguerite Duras
French novelist and filmmaker
Marguerite Yourcenar
First woman elected to the Académie française
Marguerite de Valois
Queen of France and Navarre
Marguerite Perey
French physicist who discovered francium
Statistics
93,951
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
Discovery
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