Margaret

Margaret is an English name that dates back to around the 11th century. The name was popular in the Middle Ages, though between the 16th and 18th centuries it became less popular. However, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name became popular again. It was the second most popular female name in 1903. Since then, the name has become less popular again. The pronunciation of the name is [ mahr-guh-rit, -grit ].  The name Margaret is of Greek origin and means "pearl". It is derived from the Greek word "margarites," which means "pearl". This name was ranked #125 on the US Popular Names in 2021. 

The name Maggie is a short form of Margaret. Other nicknames include Meg and Peggy.

Well known people
Famous Margarets include:
 Margaret Taylor – Former US First lady
 Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon – youngest daughter of George VI 
 Margaret Thatcher – former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
 Meg Whitman – CEO of Ebay
 Margaretha Grietje Zelle, better known as Mata Hari
 Margaret Cho – American comedian
 Margaret Hamilton – American actress
 Maggie Gyllenhaal – American actress
 Dame Maggie Smith – English actress
 Maggie Q – American actress
 Margaret Mead –American anthropologist

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