Name meaning
Margot
means “pearl”
- Origin
- Greek, via French
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- French, English, German, Dutch
- Spellings
- Margot · Margaux · Marguerite · Margaret
- Say it
- mar-GOH
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Margot is the French pet form of Marguerite, Margaret, from the Greek margaritēs, pearl. Queen Margot, Marguerite de Valois, gave it a romantic air, and the ballerina Margot Fonteyn made it elegant.
Roots
French pet form of Marguerite (Greek margaritēs, pearl).
Where it is used
Margaux and Margarete are related.
Famous people named Margot
- Margot Fonteyn
Margot name FAQ
What does the name Margot mean?
Margot means “pearl”. French pet form of Marguerite (Greek margaritēs, pearl).
Where does the name Margot come from?
Margot is of Greek, via French origin. Today it is used in French, English, German, Dutch families.
How do you pronounce Margot?
Margot is usually pronounced mar-GOH.
Is Margot a boy's or a girl's name?
Margot is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Margot?
Related spellings and forms include Margaux, Marguerite, Margaret.
Who are famous people named Margot?
Margot Fonteyn.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.