Pearl
Marsali is the Scottish Gaelic form of Marjorie, which itself is a medieval variant of Margaret. It ultimately derives from the Greek word margarites, referring to a pearl. The name has gained international attention recently due to its use in historical fiction and television.
Less common today
Marsali isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,744 in 2023.
A spirited and resilient character in the Outlander series · Outlander
British crime novelist known for the Shetland Sailing Mysteries
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
