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Marguerite

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Marguerite: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1990.

The elegant Marguerite is the French form of Margaret, ultimately derived from the Greek *margaritēs*, meaning “pearl.” This floral name shares its root with the marguerite daisy, a fitting double association with both gem and bloom. The most legendary bearer is Queen Marguerite de Valois, the 16th-century French queen consort of Navarre, whose life was famously romanticised by Alexandre Dumas. Marguerite’s English variant, Margaret, has been borne by countless royals, including the sister of Queen Elizabeth II. Notably, Marguerite of Scotland, also known as Saint Margaret, was an 11th-century English princess who became Queen of Scots, revered for her piety and generosity. No major places bear this exact form, though many towns named Margaret or Marguerite share its linguistic ancestry.