How can you honor Margaret with a baby name?

To honor Margaret, you could start with Marjorie (related form) or Margot (an affectionate form). Choose a name below to read its meaning and story.

You can also keep Margaret as a first or middle name.

Other forms and languages

Marjorie Related form

Margarita Spanish

Marguerite French

Margery Related form

Margo French · Same name, another spelling

Mazie Related form

Margret Same name, another spelling

Short and affectionate forms

Margot French · Affectionate form

2,575 US registrations in 2025.

Maisie Scottish · Affectionate form

1,328 US registrations in 2025.

Maggie Affectionate form

1,041 US registrations in 2025.

Megan Welsh · Affectionate form

301 US registrations in 2025.

Greta German · Short form

291 US registrations in 2025.

Rita Italian · Short form

174 US registrations in 2025.

Gretchen German · Affectionate form

33 US registrations in 2025.

Margie Affectionate form

17 US registrations in 2025.

Peggy Affectionate form

12 US registrations in 2025.

Forms come from our verified name families and directly documented language links. Uncertain family links are left out. Follow a name for the full history.

Counts for these forms: US Social Security Administration, 2025. We add the published counts for girls and boys with the exact spelling. The source withholds counts below five.

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