The nameMargareth
Margareth is a girl's name, a variant of Margaret.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Like Margaret, it goes back to the Greek margaritês, "pearl".
Origin
English, through Margaret.
History
First given in France in the early 1940s, Margareth was mostly given from the 1950s to the 1970s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Margareth
Margareth in France
4573rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1970peak year (45 births)
915babies named Margareth in France since 1900
Margareth was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 265 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Margareth. Its rise began around 1941, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Margareth in France were born before 1968, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Margareth mean?
Like Margaret, it goes back to the Greek margaritês, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Margareth?
English, through Margaret.
Is Margareth a girl's or a boy's name?
Margareth is a girl's name.