Margaux

Margaux is an alternative spelling of Margot, which is considered a short form of Marguerite, the French equivalent of Margarete. The name is associated with 'the pearl' and derives from the Latin margarita.

What does the name Margaux mean?

Margaux is a variant form of Margot, which in turn derives from Marguerite, corresponding to Margarete in French. The name means 'the pearl', derived from the Latin margarita as well as the Ancient Greek margarites, which also means 'pearl'. The name Margaux was popularized by the American actress Margaux Hemingway, who was originally born as Margot Louise Hemingway and later chose the name Margaux, inspired by a renowned French wine from the region of the same name that she greatly appreciated. An English variant of this name is Margo.

Where does the name Margaux come from?

Margaux has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the pearl'.

How do you pronounce Margaux?

The pronunciation of Margaux is distinctive and occurs in two syllables. In the French sound, the name is pronounced as 'Mar-go' [maʁˈɡo], with the -x remaining silent and creating a soft, rounded sound. The warm a-sound combines with a guttural r-sound, while the closed o-sound gives the name depth and elegance. Margaux thus radiates a noble and confident aura - full-toned, calm, and sonically sophisticated.

When is the name day of Margaux?

The most important name day for Margaux is celebrated on July 20th in honor of Saint Margaret of Antioch.

Popularity

In Germany, Margaux enjoys great popularity. Currently, the name ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Margaux has been given as a first name about 150 times, placing it at 1,958th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,069th.

Nicknames & pet names

Maggie / Magogo / Margy / Maxy

Famous people

• Margaux Farrell (American swimmer)
• Margaux Hemingway (American actress and model)
• Margaux Williamson (Canadian artist)