Marguerite Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Marguerite Name at a Glance

Name	Marguerite
Meaning	Daisy (the flower). Also a variant of Margaret: Pearl; child of light.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Marguerite Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Marguerite means “Daisy (the flower). Also a variant of Margaret: Pearl; child of light”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Marguerite Name Origin

Our database records Marguerite under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Marguerite a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Marguerite is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Marguerite

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