Marget
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- Name
- Marget
- Gender
- Girl name
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Marget represents a Swedish, Estonian, and Gaelic form of Margarete as well as its short form Margret.
What does the name Marget mean?
The name Marget is a Swedish, Estonian, and Gaelic variation of Margarete, also known in the short form Margret. Its meaning is "the pearl," derived from the Ancient Greek term (margarites) and the corresponding Latin word (margarita) for "pearl." Other international variants of Margarete include Margareta (German, Nordic, Slavic), Margaret (English), Marguerite (French), Margherita (Italian), Margarida (Portuguese), and Margarita (Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian).
Where does the name Marget come from?
The girl's name Marget has its roots in the Latin word margarita, which means "pearl" and traces back to the Ancient Greek word margarites, which was borrowed from Persian. The Ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Marget?
Marget is pronounced approximately like 'Marg-et'.
When is the name day of Marget?
The most significant name day for Marget is celebrated on July 20th in honor of Saint Margareta of Antioch.
Popularity
In Germany, Marget is a rather unusual first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 2024, reaching 1,561st place in the name charts of Italy. In the last ten years, Marget has been used as a first name there fewer than 10 times, which gives it a 4,332nd place in the ten-year statistics. Between 1999 and 2024, it ranks 6,347th in Italy.
Frequently asked questions about the name Marget
What does the name Marget mean?
The name Marget means 'the pearl' and has its roots in the Latin word margarita as well as the Ancient Greek margarites.
Is Marget a gender-neutral name?
Marget is a traditional girl's name and is primarily used for female individuals.
Are there suitable nicknames for Marget?
No specific nicknames are known for the name Marget, as it is already a short and concise form.
How is the name Marget pronounced?
The name Marget is generally pronounced like 'Mahr-get', with a soft 'g' sound.