Marguerite
Marguerite is a girl name of French origin, meaning Daisy; pearl.
What Marguerite means
Daisy; pearl.
Marguerite is a long name at 10 letters, which usually means a nickname will appear whether you plan one or not, and ends on a vowel, which tends to make a name sound open and carry well when called across a room. Its 5 vowels give it a flowing rhythm.
Where Marguerite comes from
French names descend largely from Latin and Germanic roots, reshaped by centuries of sound change. Many entered English after the Norman conquest and now exist in both forms.
Marguerite is recorded as French in origin. Browse other French names.
How popular is Marguerite?
In the girl name rankings we track, Marguerite falls outside the top 100. That puts it in the broad middle ground where most names live: familiar to those who know it, uncommon enough to still feel like a choice.
The character of Marguerite
Marguerite spans flowers and growing things, French and Gem, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.
Names like Marguerite
These share Marguerite's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Margot — Pearl.
- Margaux — Pearl.
- Fleur — Flower.
- Zeynep — A precious gem; a flower.
- Anouk — Grace, favor.
- Charlotte — Free; petite and feminine.
- Colette — Victory of the people.
- Esme — Esteemed and beloved.
- Magnolia — Magnolia flower; dignity.
- Manon — Bitter; beloved.
- Mireille — To admire; wondrous.
- Sylvie — Of the forest.