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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A pearl, by way of Margaret
- Origin
- English (medieval form of Margaret, ultimately Greek)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
Margery is the medieval English form of Margaret, a name that traces back to Greek and carries the meaning "a pearl." It has the soft, old-fashioned sound of a name from another century, and it comes with a built-in family connection to Margaret if you like having a more familiar sibling name close by.
Meaning & Origin of Margery
Meaning: A pearl, by way of Margaret.
Origin: English (medieval form of Margaret, ultimately Greek).
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Margery
Margery peaked at #280 in 1921, when 564 babies were given the name. By 2022 it had slipped to #11854, with only 8 babies named Margery that year.
Names Like Margery
These names have followed a similar path to Margery in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Margery mean?
A pearl, by way of Margaret. (Source: Wiktionary)
Is Margery a popular name right now?
Margery peaked at #280 in 1921 and is ranked #11854 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2022.)
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