Marguerite

Marguerite as a name

Marguerite is a female given name of French origin. It is the French form of the name Margaret, which means “pearl” in Greek. Marguerite was a popular name in France during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and it has been used by several famous women throughout history, including Marguerite Yourcenar, a French author and the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

The name Marguerite is often associated with the daisy flower, which is also known as the Marguerite. In some cultures, the daisy symbolizes innocence, purity, and new beginnings.

Variants of the name Marguerite include Margarita (Spanish), Margherita (Italian), Margarete (German), and Margreet (Dutch). Nicknames for Marguerite include Maggie, Margie, Meg, and Greta.