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Margrett

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How to Pronounce Margrett

Pronounced MAR-gret /ˈmɑr.ɡrɛt/Medium

Meaning: Margrett is a syncopated spelling of Margaret — from Greek margaritēs, 'pearl', via Latin Margarita — dropping the middle a; it appears in older American and northern European records as a folk spelling of the classic name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Margrett is an older spelling of Margaret, the timeless 'pearl' name, with the middle vowel dropped — a genuine but uncommon variant (said 'MAR-gret').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningMargrett is a syncopated spelling of Margaret — from Greek margaritēs, 'pearl', via Latin Margarita — dropping the middle a; it appears in older American and northern European records as a folk spelling of the classic name.
U.S. rank (1991)#14510 ↘ Falling
1991 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,371
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418851991

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

Margrett is a contracted spelling of Margaret, from Greek margaritēs, 'pearl'. Losing the middle a, it reflects how families once wrote the name by ear, and it sits beside Margret and Margarett as period variants.

It appeared chiefly in the early twentieth century and now reads as an old-fashioned spelling. A girl named Margrett at its peak would belong to the World War I generation.

Did you know? Margaret, the name behind Margrett, has been borne by queens and saints for centuries, always carrying the Greek meaning 'pearl'.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Margaret — parent name; Greek 'pearl'

Variations

MargaretMargretMargarett

Nicknames

MargeGreta

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Margaret— the standard spelling of the 'pearl' name
Margret— a very close contracted variant
Margarette— a fuller variant of the same name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Margrett mean?

Margrett is a spelling variant of Margaret, from Greek margaritēs, meaning 'pearl'.

How do you pronounce Margrett?

It's said MAR-gret /ˈmɑr.ɡrɛt/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Margrett a boy or girl name?

Margrett is used as a girl's name in the U.S.

How popular is Margrett?

Margrett is a rare, old-fashioned girl's name in the U.S., a variant of Margaret.

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