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Marguarite

Girl name · French

Marguarite is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It shares its name with a color or gem. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Marguarite has the name Ari hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Marguarite would score 13 points.
  • GenerationMarguarite peaked in 1922, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • HistoryMarguarite first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025

0714191419201965

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Marguarite

Marguarite is a girl name of French origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:French names

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Questions about the name Marguarite

What is the origin of the name Marguarite?

Marguarite is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).

Is Marguarite a boy or girl name?

Marguarite is a girl name.

How popular is the name Marguarite?

Marguarite is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1965. It peaked at #2,291 in 1922, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Marguarite?

Marguarite is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It shares its name with a color or gem. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.