Pearl
Derived from the Greek word margarites, meaning pearl. It has been a staple of English-speaking royalty and saints for centuries, symbolizing something of great value and beauty.
About 2,436 girls were named Margaret in 2025.
First female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Renowned Canadian poet and novelist
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gone with the Wind
Influential American cultural anthropologist
American stand-up comedian and actress
Head nurse character known as Hot Lips · M*A*S*H
Central protagonist of the novel Howards End · Howards End
Countess of Snowdon and sister of Queen Elizabeth II
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Margaret — far less common.
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