Meaning
pearl, pearl-like
Origin
Margret is a name of Old Germanic origin, rooted in germanic tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AT, DE, DK, EG, GB, GH, IS, MY, NG, NL, NO, SE, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- elegant
- traditional
- feminine
- international
- nature
Famous people named Margret
- Margaret Thatcher
- Margaret of Scotland (1261–1283)
- Margrét Jónsdóttir
- Margrét the Admirable (Norwegian queen)
- Margrét the Admirable (1208–1261), Queen of Norway and Sweden
Variations
Margarete, Greta, Margrethe, Margaritha, Margareta, Margaret, Maggie, Meg, Margo, Margrete, Margarida, Grete
Nicknames
Marga, Greti, Grete, Maggie, Meg, Peggy, Margo, Mag
Popularity
Margret appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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