Pearl
Derived from the Greek word 'margarites', this name literally translates to 'pearl'. It is a French-influenced variation of Margaret, a name that has been used across Europe for centuries, often associated with purity and value.
Less common today
Margarite isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,529 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the classic opera 'Faust' (often spelled Marguerite) · Faust
A character in the film 'The Wild Child' · The Wild Child
