Margot

The first name Margot has its roots as a short form of Marguerite, the French variant of Margarete. Since the 19th century, the name Margot has also been found in the German-speaking world.

What does the name Margot mean?

Margot is a variant of Margarete and means 'the pearl'. This meaning derives from the Latin 'margarita' and the Ancient Greek 'margarites', both of which stand for 'pearl'. The popularity of the name Margarete and its variants, such as Margot, is closely linked to the veneration of Saint Margareta of Antioch, who lived around 305 and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Related names include the French first name Margaux and the English form Margo. Notable bearers of the name include the German singer Margot Hellwig and the theologian Margot Käßmann.

Where does the name Margot come from?

The name Margot originates as a variant of Margarete from the Latin 'margarita', which means 'pearl'. This word has its roots in the Ancient Greek 'margarites', which in turn has Persian origins. Ancient Greek: margarites = pearl; Latin: margarita = pearl. Languages used: Old German, German, French.

How do you pronounce Margot?

The pronunciation of Margot is two syllables and clearly structured. In Germany, the name is usually pronounced as 'Mar-got' [maʁˈɡoː], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The long 'o' gives the name an elegant and rounded sound. Margot feels timeless and stylish.

When is the name day of Margot?

The most important name day for Margot is celebrated on July 20, in memory of Saint Margareta of Antioch.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Margot ranged from the 1880s to the early 1910s mostly between ranks 60 and 90, thus being in the upper midfield. In the 1920s and 1930s, the popularity of the name noticeably increased, reaching ranks 25 to 35 multiple times. Particularly in the late 1930s, the name was widespread, ranking 29th in 1937 and 35th in 1938.

Nicknames & pet names

Gotsche / Gotti / Macco / Maggy / Magie / Mago / Mango / Marga / Margali / Margi / Margie / Margodett / Margolaki / Margorit / Margotchen / Margoti / Margotlein / Margotsche / Märgli / Nagot

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Famous people

• La reine Margot (1553–1615, Queen of France and Navarre, Duchess of Valois)
• Margot Benary-Isbert (German writer)
• Margot Bieler (German theater actress)
• Margot Boer (Dutch speed skater)
• Margot Boyd (actress from Great Britain)
• Margot Bryant (British actress)
• Margot Busse (actress from Germany)
• Margot Ebert (*1926 – 2009, German actress, presenter, dancer, entertainer, and writer)
• Margot Eskens (* 1939, German schlager singer)
• Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991, British ballet dancer)
• Margot Frank (sister of Anne Frank, victim of the Nazis)
• Margot Friedländer (notable Holocaust survivor and educator about the crimes of the National Socialists)
• Margot Gloede (German table tennis player)
• Margot Guilleaume (German soprano)
• Margot Hellwig (folk singer)
• Margot Hielscher (actress & schlager singer)
• Margot Honecker (wife of Erich Honecker, Minister of Education of the GDR)
• Margot Käßmann (theologian & pastor)
• Margot Kidder (Canadian actress)
• Margot Klestil-Löffler (Austrian diplomat, wife of the Austrian Federal President)