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Margareth

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Pronounced MAR-gə-ret /ˈmɑr.ɡə.rɛt/High

Meaning: -eth spelling of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Medium

In 30 seconds: A pearl: Margareth spells Margaret — 'a pearl'. Classic, elegant, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek
Meaning-eth spelling of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'
U.S. rank (2025)#9865 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 301

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419112025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Margareth is an -eth spelling of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl' (a treasure of rare worth). A classic, elegant, enduring name (St Margaret of Antioch and St Margaret of Scotland); this -eth spelling is used in Brazil and Scandinavia (nicknames Maggie, Greta, Meg).

It registers thinly beside Margaret. Rare, a-pearl at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Margaret means 'a pearl' (Greek margarites) — Margareth is an -eth spelling (used in Brazil and Scandinavia), classic and elegant (St Margaret; nicknames Maggie, Greta).
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Margaret — root etymology

Variations

MargaretMargaretheMargarida

Nicknames

Maggie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Margareth mean?

Margareth spells Margaret — Greek 'a pearl'.

How do you pronounce Margareth?

It's said MAR-gə-ret /ˈmɑr.ɡə.rɛt/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Margareth a boy or girl name?

Margareth is a girl's name.

How popular is Margareth?

Margareth is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Margaret is more common.

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