Margaret Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Margaret Name at a Glance

Name	Margaret
Meaning	Pearl. Famous Bearer: Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Margaret Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Margaret means “Pearl. Famous Bearer: Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom”. 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.

Margaret Name Origin

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

Is Margaret a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Margaret

When considering Margaret for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.