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Marguerite is a French female given name, from which the English name Margaret is derived. Marguerite derives via Latin and Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs) , meaning " pearl ". [1] It is also a French name for the ox-eye daisy flower. [2]
Jun 13, 2024 · The name Marguerite is a girl's name of French origin meaning "pearl; daisy". Marguerite is a classic French name with a remnant of old-fashioned Gallic charm; and is also a variety of daisy. Chic again in Paris, it's definitely ripe for revival here.
Jul 2, 2017 · Meaning & History. French form of Margaret. This is also the French word for the daisy flower (species Leucanthemum vulgare).
Marguerite (ship), a French cargo ship launched in 1912, sunk by a U-boat in 1917. SS Princess Marguerite, a series of 20th century Canadian coastal vessels. Plants. Argyranthemum, a genus of plants in the daisy family, endemic to Macaronesia, especially: Argyranthemum frutescens, native to the Canary Islands.
May 7, 2024 · Margaret is also the name of a prominent figure in Scotland. Margaret of Wessex, commonly referred to as Saint Margaret of Scotland, was a Scottish queen as well as an English princess. Margaret was referred to as “The Pearl of Scotland” at times.
Jun 28, 2024 · Marguerite is a girl’s name of French origin. This endlessly elegant name translates to “pearl,” a suitable descriptor for your precious baby.
In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Marguerite is: Daisy (the flower). Also a Pearl; child of light.
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Marguerite is an English and French name of Old Greek origin. The French Marguerite was popularized among English speakers in the 19th century when it was adopted as the name of a cultivated variety of daisy flowers. The vogue for flower and plant first names then also promoted its popularity.
margarī́tēs (mañjarī) (marvârid) Meaning:* This name derives from Latin “margarīta” (perla) via Ancient Greek “margarī́tēs (μαργᾰρῑ́της),” meaning “pearl,” from the name of a legendary third-century Saint. The word is related to “marg” from “marq” or “marka,” meaning “chicken,” probably because pearls looked like small bird eggs.
