Marigold

At a Glance: Name: Marigold – Meaning: the marigold flower; the flower's name is traditionally explained as 'Mary's gold' (honoring the Virgin Mary), not literally 'golden flower' – Origin: English (flower name) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MAIR-ih-gold

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Marigold is an English flower name that fits parents drawn to free-spirited, boho, nature-inspired choices. You might see it explained as meaning 'golden flower,' but that's not quite right — the name is traditionally traced to 'Mary's gold,' honoring the Virgin Mary, rather than describing the flower's color. Pronounced MAIR-ih-gold, it carries that outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel without a tidy dictionary definition to back it up.

Meaning & Origin of Marigold

Meaning: The marigold flower; the flower's name is traditionally explained as 'mary's gold' (honoring the virgin mary), not literally 'golden flower'.

Origin: English (flower name).

A common claim: Marigold is often assumed to simply mean 'golden flower.' Actually: That's not quite right — the flower's name is traditionally explained as 'Mary's gold' (honoring the Virgin Mary), not a literal description of a gold-colored flower.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Marigold

Phonetic: MAIR-ih-gold   IPA: /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Popularity of Marigold

Marigold sits at #693 in the 2024 Social Security rankings, with 406 babies given the name that year — and that 2024 figure also marks its all-time peak across Social Security data going back to 1918.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1918–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Marigold mean?

The marigold flower; the flower’s name is traditionally explained as ‘mary’s gold’ (honoring the virgin mary), not literally ‘golden flower’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marigold)

How do you pronounce Marigold?

Marigold is pronounced MAIR-ih-gold (IPA: /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/).

Is Marigold a popular name right now?

Marigold is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #693 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)

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