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Margaret
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1
A female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "pearl".
"Margaret was named after her great-aunt."
2
The name of two rivers in Western Australia.
"Wine lovers know the Margaret River region for its vineyards."
How to Use Margaret
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic female name meaning "pearl", with many nicknames like Maggie, Meg, Peggy, and Daisy.
Common pairings
Margaret River
Queen Margaret
Word Forms
Margarets plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek margarítēs ("pearl"), via Latin Margarita and Old French Margaret, popularised by an early Christian saint of the same name.