The nameMargit
Margit is the Hungarian and Scandinavian form of Margaret. It was most popular in Norway in the late 1940s.
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Meaning
Margit comes from Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
Origin
Hungarian and Scandinavian. Saint Margaret of Hungary, a 13th century princess and nun, is a patron of Hungary.
History
Margit peaked in Norway in the late 1940s and was common in Austria in the mid 20th century.
Popularity of the name Margit
Margit in the United States
Margit was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 137 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Margit. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 1959. Half of all babies named Margit in the United States were born before 1953, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Margit in Austria
Margit was most popular in Austria in the 1980s, with 369 births over the decade, 67% of all recorded babies named Margit. Half of all babies named Margit in Austria were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Margit in Norway
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Margit mean?
Margit comes from Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Margit?
Hungarian and Scandinavian. Saint Margaret of Hungary, a 13th century princess and nun, is a patron of Hungary.
Is Margit a girl's or a boy's name?
Margit is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Margit?
Variants and related names of Margit include Margaret, Margot and Marguerite.