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At a Glance
- 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
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
MAIR-ih-goldIPA /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.
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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)
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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