Margrit

Margrit is a traditional German short form of the name Margarete. The girl's name has its roots in the Ancient Greek term margarites.

What does the name Margrit mean?

Margrit is an old German abbreviation of Margarete. The origin of this girl's name lies in the Ancient Greek word margarites as well as in the Latin margarita, which means "pearl." Thus, Margrit can be interpreted as "the pearl." This name was especially popular between the 1930s and 1940s. Alternative forms of Margrit include Margret, Margrith, and Margritt, while the short forms Grit and Gritt are also used.

Where does the name Margrit come from?

Origin of the name: Margrit derives from the Latin word margarita for "pearl," which in turn goes back to the Ancient Greek margarites, which comes from Persian. The composition in Ancient Greek for margarites means "pearl," while margarita in Latin also means "pearl." The name has its roots in Old High German.

How do you pronounce Margrit?

The pronunciation of Margrit is distinct and two syllables. In German, the name is typically pronounced as "Mar-grit" [ˈmaʁɡʁɪt], with the consonant cluster in the center creating a notable sound. The clear final sound "t" adds emphasis to the name. Margrit exudes tradition and strength of character - she appears calm, stable, and present.

When is the name day of Margrit?

The central name day for Margrit is celebrated on July 20 to honor Saint Margaret of Antioch.

Popularity

In Germany, the female first name Margrit was particularly popular between the late 1930s and 1940s, often ranking in the top 30 to 50. Notably, the years 1946 with rank 41 and 1947 with rank 48 saw the name frequently given. In the 1950s, a noticeable decline began, and the name initially fell into the top 300, moving towards the end of the decade into the range of ranks 400 to 500.

Nicknames & pet names

Grit / Griti / Gritli / Maggie / Maggy / Margie / Mat / Mäge

Famous people

• Margrit Aust (actress from Austria)
• Margrit Baur (Swiss writer)
• Margrit Irgang (German writer)
• Margrit Kennedy (German architect)
• Margrit Klinger (German)
• Margrit Läubli (ballet dancer from Switzerland)
• Margrit Lisner (art historian from Germany)
• Margrit Olfert (German long jumper)
• Margrit Rainer (Swiss actress)
• Margrit Rieben (drummer from Switzerland)
• Margrit Schriber (Swiss writer)
• Margrit Siebert (table tennis player from Germany)
• Margrit Staub-Hadorn (TV presenter from England)
• Margrit von Dach (writer from Switzerland)
• Margrit Weber (pianist from Switzerland)
• Margrit Winter (actress from Switzerland)
• Margrit Zimmermann (Swiss composer)