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How to Pronounce Margueritte

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

Meaning: Margueritte is a doubled-t French styling of Marguerite, from Greek margarites, 'pearl', and also the French word for the daisy flower; the meaning is unchanged from Marguerite.Medium

In 30 seconds: Margueritte is an ornate French spelling of Marguerite (said 'mar-guh-REET') — 'daisy' and 'pearl'.

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Origin MediumFrench, Greek

MeaningMargueritte is a doubled-t French styling of Marguerite, from Greek margarites, 'pearl', and also the French word for the daisy flower; the meaning is unchanged from Marguerite.

U.S. rank (1986)#12054 ↘ Falling

1986 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1919

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,221

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Margueritte is a variant of Marguerite, from Greek margarites, 'pearl', and the French for 'daisy'. The extra t is an early-twentieth-century decorative flourish on a classic.

Margueritte crested around the First World War alongside Marguerite and is now rare; it reads as a grandmother-era French name, and the standard Marguerite is the familiar form.

Did you know? Marguerite means both 'daisy' and 'pearl' in French, a double sense that made it a beloved flower-and-jewel name; ornate spellings like Margueritte followed in its early-century vogue.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Marguerite — parent name etymology, Greek margarites 'pearl'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Margueritte mean?

Margueritte is a variant of Marguerite, French for 'daisy' and, through Greek, 'pearl'.

How do you pronounce Margueritte?

It's said mar-guh-REET /ˌmɑːr.ɡəˈriːt/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Margueritte a boy or girl name?

Margueritte is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Margueritte?

Margueritte is a rare ornate spelling of Marguerite, which was popular a century ago.