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A medieval English variant of Margaret, derived from the Greek word margarites. It was a common vernacular form in England for centuries before being largely replaced by Marjorie in the 20th century.
Less common today
Margery isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,291 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Medieval English mystic and author of the first autobiography in English
Golden Age crime novelist known for the Albert Campion series
Author of the classic children's book The Velveteen Rabbit
A noblewoman from the House Tyrell Β· A Song of Ice and Fire