Margrethe
Danish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Margrethe
Margrethe is the Scandinavian form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margareites (Μαργαριτης), meaning "pearl." The name has Latin and Germanic linguistic roots through its evolution via Margaret and Margaretha.
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Etymology
Margrethe is the Scandinavian form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margareites (Μαργαριτης), meaning "pearl." The name has Latin and Germanic linguistic roots through its evolution via Margaret and Margaretha.
The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway, with strong Christian associations; it gained prominence through royalty, most notably Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (reigned 1972–2023).
Margrethe currently ranks #7,235 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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