Mairead
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mairead
Mairead is the Irish form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarites (μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." The name has Latin roots through Margarita and became standardized in Irish-speaking regions.
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Etymology
Mairead is the Irish form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarites (μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." The name has Latin roots through Margarita and became standardized in Irish-speaking regions.
The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with strong Catholic associations due to Ireland's religious history; it gained prominence among Irish speakers and remains common in Ireland and the Irish diaspora.
Mairead currently ranks #4,317 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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