Marguerite

At a Glance

Meaning

Pearl (Greek margarites); also French for the daisy flower

Origin

French

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

mar-guh-REETListen

Marguerite is a French name, pronounced mar-guh-REET (IPA /mɑːrɡəˈriːt/). You may have heard that it means 'daisy' — and marguerite is indeed the French word for that flower — but the name's root actually traces to the Greek margarites, meaning 'pearl,' with the daisy sense coming second. So at its core, Marguerite is a pearl name with a flower nickname attached.

Meaning & Origin of Marguerite

Meaning: Pearl (Greek margarites); also French for the daisy flower.

Origin: French.

A common claim: Marguerite means 'daisy' Actually: Its actual root means 'pearl' (Greek margarites); 'daisy' is a secondary sense — the French word for the flower — not the name's original meaning.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Marguerite

Popularity of Marguerite

SSA records for Marguerite run from 1880 to 2024, peaking at #78 in 1896 with 725 girls given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #2415, with just 75 girls named Marguerite.

Names Like Marguerite

These names share Marguerite’s style, era or origin.

• Alouette
• Amorette
• Amoura
• Antoinette
• Aubrielle
• Aveline

FAQ

What does the name Marguerite mean?

Pearl (Greek margarites); also French for the daisy flower. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Marguerite?

Marguerite is pronounced mar-guh-REET (IPA: /mɑːrɡəˈriːt/).

Is Marguerite a popular name right now?

Marguerite peaked at #78 in 1896 and is ranked #2415 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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