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Margaret is a feminine given name, which means "pearl". It is of Latin origin, via Ancient Greek and ultimately from Old Iranian. It has been an English name since the 11th century, and remained popular throughout the Middle Ages. It became less popular between the 16th and 18th century, but became more common again after this period, becoming the second-most popular female name in the United States in 1903. Since this time, it has become less common, but was still the ninth-most common name for women of all ages in the United States as of the 1990 census.
pearl
A girl name with 3 syllables. Currently considered common.
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Margaret is a name of Greek origin, derived from the word 'margarites,' meaning 'pearl.' It has been a popular name throughout Christian history, partly due to Saint Margaret of Antioch, a legendary virgin martyr. The name saw a resurgence in popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Margaret Thatcher, Margaret Atwood, Margaret Mead, Margaret QUALLEY, Margaret Rutherford
Maggie, Peggy, Daisy, Greta
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