Find out how popular the first name Margeret has been for the last 25 years (from 1979 to 2003) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Margeret by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Margeret is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2003, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Margeret.

The history of the first name Margeret

Margeret is a feminine given name that originated from the Greek word "margarites," meaning "pearl." It is derived from the Old French name "Marguerite," which was a popular name during the Middle Ages.

The name Margeret first appeared in historical records around the 12th century, and it was particularly common among the nobility and royalty of Europe. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the literary work "Roman de la Rose," written by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun in the 13th century.

In the 14th century, Margeret became a popular name in England, particularly after the birth of Princess Margeret, the daughter of King Edward III and Queen Philippa of Hainault. Princess Margeret was born in 1346 and played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Brétigny, which temporarily brought peace between England and France during the Hundred Years' War.

Another notable Margeret in history was Margeret of Anjou, the wife of King Henry VI of England. She was born in 1430 and played a crucial role in the Wars of the Roses, leading the Lancastrian forces against the House of York. Margeret of Anjou was known for her fierce determination and unwavering loyalty to her husband's cause.

In the 16th century, Margeret of Navarre, the sister of King Francis I of France, was a prominent figure in the French Renaissance. Born in 1492, she was a prolific writer and a patron of the arts, renowned for her works such as the "Heptameron" and her support for the ideals of the Reformation.

The name Margeret also has religious significance, as it is associated with St. Margaret of Antioch, a 4th-century Christian martyr who was venerated in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. According to legend, she was swallowed by a dragon but emerged unharmed after making the sign of the cross.

Other notable figures who bore the name Margeret include Margeret Tudor, the elder sister of King Henry VIII of England and the Queen of Scotland through her marriage to King James IV; Margeret Cavendish, a 17th-century English philosopher, poet, and playwright; and Margeret Atwood, the renowned Canadian author and literary critic born in 1939.

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