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Marguerite

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Pronounced mar-guh-REET /ˌmɑːr.ɡəˈriːt/High

Meaning: pearl, or daisy flowerHigh

In 30 seconds: Marguerite is the elegant French form of Margaret meaning pearl, also the French word for the daisy flower. A classic three-syllable name with Parisian sophistication.
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Origin HighFrench, Greek
Meaningpearl, or daisy flower
U.S. rank (2024)#2415 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births75 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 93,951

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802024

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

History & Origin

Marguerite is the French form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites meaning pearl. In French, marguerite also means daisy — a dual botanical and gem name.

Marguerite was popular in France and English-speaking countries through the 19th and 20th centuries and retains elegant Francophone sophistication.

Did you know? The Marguerite (ox-eye daisy) was the subject of the medieval game 'she loves me, she loves me not' — making this name synonymous with both botanical beauty and the hope of love.
Overall data confidence 92%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for MargueriteBehind the Name: Margaret — name etymology reference

Variations

MargaretMargaritaMargareteMarguerita

Nicknames

MaggieMargoRita

Famous Bearers

  • ★Marguerite Yourcenar (1903–1987)
    Marguerite Yourcenar, French novelist and the first woman elected to the Académie française, author of Memoirs of Hadrian.

If you like Marguerite…

Margaret— English equivalent of same name
Margarita— Spanish form of same name
Margo— French short form of same name
Margaux— French variant of same name
Pearl— English translation of same Greek meaning

Frequently Asked

What does Marguerite mean?

Marguerite means pearl, from the Greek margarites. In French it also means daisy.

How do you pronounce Marguerite?

Marguerite is pronounced mar-guh-REET (/ˌmɑːr.ɡəˈriːt/), with three syllables.

Is Marguerite a girl's name?

Yes, Marguerite is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Marguerite?

Marguerite was popular through the 19th and 20th centuries and retains Francophone elegance today.