Name:
Margaret
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Margaret originates in Greek language and means "pearl". It is derived from the Greek word margarites. One of the most famous bearers of this name is probably the former Conservative Prime Minister of the UK Margaret Thatcher, nicknamed the "Iron Lady". The name has become popular again recently after decrease in usage within the 20th century and currently is one of the most popular feminine given names in the United States.
Pronunciation:
MAHR-grit/MAHR-gə-rit
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Greta
Gretchen
Madge
Maggie
Mairead
Mamie
Margarete
Margaretha
Margarita
Margarite
Marge
Margot
Marguerite
Marita
Marjorie
Mazie
Megan
Meta
Peggy
Reatha
Rita
Famous Margaret:
Margaret Thatcher : former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Margaret Taylor : U.S. First Lady in the 19th century
Margaret Allen : writer
Margaret of Anjou : royalty
Margaret Atwood : poet
Margaret Avery : actress
Margaret Barker : artist
Margaret Blackwood : published author
Margaret Brown : published author
Margaret Burnham : writer
Margaret Cameron : writer
Margaret Carlson : jazz artist
Margaret Clark : published author
Margaret Colin : actress
Margaret Deland : novelist