Girl name · Greek
Margaret
“pearl”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Margaret.
Explore Margaret further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Margaret — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Margaret is the Greek margarites — "pearl" — filtered through Latin and Old French into the name of queens, saints, and prime ministers across a thousand years of European history.
Margaret ruled the American top ten for the first half of the twentieth century and holds 144th place in 2024 — deep value territory for a name with this much infrastructure.
Its nickname vault is unmatched: Maggie, Meg, Margot, Greta, Daisy, Peggy — six distinct personalities on one birth certificate. It pairs well with short middles (Margaret Wren, Margaret June). On our vibe map it is the Heirloom gold standard, pearl included.
More Greek names
Margaret sits in our Greek set — these share its roots.
All Greek names →Margaret — common questions
Is Margaret a boy or girl name?
Margaret is traditionally a girl name of Greek origin. It ranked #112 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Margaret mean?
Margaret means “pearl” of Greek origin. Margaret is the Greek margarites — "pearl" — filtered through Latin and Old French into the name of queens, saints, and prime ministers across a thousand years of European history.
Where does the name Margaret come from?
Margaret is Greek in origin. Margaret ruled the American top ten for the first half of the twentieth century and holds 144th place in 2024 — deep value territory for a name with this much infrastructure.
What are common nicknames for Margaret?
Meg, Peggy, Maisie, Daisy, Margie, and Greta — the short-forms parents most often use for Margaret.
How popular is Margaret?
Margaret ranked #112 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it familiar without being crowded.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Margaret you might want for the nursery.