Magritte
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Magritte
Magritte is a Flemish surname derived from the medieval personal name "Margrete" or "Magret," which itself comes from the Germanic root meaning "pearl" (from *margarita*).
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Etymology
Magritte is a Flemish surname derived from the medieval personal name "Margrete" or "Magret," which itself comes from the Germanic root meaning "pearl" (from *margarita*). The name evolved through Low Countries linguistic traditions into its modern form.
The surname is primarily used in Belgium and French-speaking Flanders, with no specific religious association; it is most notably borne by surrealist artist René Magritte (1898–1967), who became one of the most influential painters of the 20th century.
Magritte currently ranks #960 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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