Margarite Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mar-guh-reet //ˈmɑːrɡəˌriːt//

Origin: Greek; Latin; French

Meaning: Greek: pearl; Latin: daisy; French: child of light

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Margarite has its roots in the Greek word "margaritēs," which means "pearl." This term was adopted into Latin as "margarita," which also signifies a pearl. The name made its way into Old French as "marguerite," before being introduced into English.

The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, particularly through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Old French names into the English language. The name Margarite is thus etymologically linked to the concept of beauty and preciousness, akin to the value of pearls in various cultures.

Historically, the name has been borne by several notable figures, including saints and queens. One significant figure is Saint Margaret of Antioch, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, whose feast day is celebrated in various Christian traditions.

Her story, which includes themes of faith and perseverance, contributed to the name's adoption in medieval Europe. Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and translations, including the King James Bible, where the name Margaret is sometimes used to refer to virtuous women, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness of the time.

Culturally, the name Margarite has been associated with purity and virtue, resonating with the symbolism of pearls as representations of beauty and rarity. This connection has allowed the name to endure through centuries, often linked to themes of nobility and grace.

Diminutive forms, such as Margie or Maggie, have also emerged, reflecting a softer, more affectionate usage of the name in various contexts. Overall, Margarite encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in its ancient origins and historical narratives.

Famous people named Margarite

In this section, you will find notable people named Margarite. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Margarite who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Margarite who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Margarite D. McCarthy is a writer best known for her novels and contributions to literary anthologies.

Margarite M. M. is a painter best known for her abstract works and exhibitions in contemporary art galleries.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Margarite, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MargaretMarinaMargoMarisolMaraMarlowe

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Margarite. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MargueriteMarjorieMarigoldMireilleMireyaMarleneMarlis

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Margarite was first seen in the United States in 1888.

Margarite has ranked as high as #1912 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Margarite has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Margarite is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Margarite was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Margarite.

Year Total Births Girl
2015 5 5
2005 9 9
2004 6 6
1999 8 8
1998 6 6
1997 5 5
1994 7 7
1992 5 5
1991 8 8
1990 9 9
1989 7 7
1988 8 8
1987 6 6
1985 7 7
1984 8 8
1983 9 9
1980 5 5
1979 6 6
1978 5 5
1977 6 6
1976 9 9
1975 9 9
1974 7 7
1973 9 9
1972 8 8
1971 9 9
1970 6 6
1969 6 6
1968 7 7
1967 15 15
1966 13 13
1965 11 11
1964 17 17
1963 17 17
1962 15 15
1961 22 22
1960 23 23
1959 19 19
1958 11 11
1957 19 19
1956 28 28
1955 16 16
1954 19 19
1953 28 28
1952 32 32
1951 27 27
1950 28 28
1949 23 23
1948 23 23
1947 15 15
1946 13 13
1945 16 16
1944 28 28
1943 19 19
1942 25 25
1941 26 26
1940 24 24
1939 20 20
1938 23 23
1937 18 18
1936 22 22
1935 24 24
1934 27 27
1933 34 34
1932 27 27
1931 25 25
1930 37 37
1929 40 40
1928 35 35
1927 42 42
1926 26 26
1925 52 52
1924 47 47
1923 41 41
1922 39 39
1921 48 48
1920 43 43
1919 37 37
1918 47 47
1917 40 40
1916 43 43
1915 37 37
1914 35 35
1913 32 32
1912 22 22
1911 16 16
1910 9 9
1909 11 11
1908 12 12
1907 12 12
1906 5 5
1905 6 6
1904 9 9
1903 9 9
1902 14 14
1901 5 5
1900 7 7
1899 12 12
1898 8 8
1897 5 5
1896 7 7
1895 5 5
1894 7 7
1893 8 8
1892 8 8
1888 5 5

Top States for Margarite (1963)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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