Marge
Greek · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Marge
Marge is a diminutive form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margareites, which comes from the word "margarites" meaning "pearl." The name has been used across English-speaking, French, and German cultures since medieval times, with particular popularity in Christian societies due to Saint Margaret of Antioch, a venerated early Christian martyr.
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Etymology
Marge is a diminutive form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margareites, which comes from the word "margarites" meaning "pearl." The name has been used across English-speaking, French, and German cultures since medieval times, with particular popularity in Christian societies due to Saint Margaret of Antioch, a venerated early Christian martyr.
Marge currently ranks #10,219 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1941.
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