Marguerite

Marguerite is the French form of Margaret, a name ultimately connected with the Greek word for a pearl. In French, marguerite is also the word for a daisy, giving the name an additional botanical meaning. Those two associations allow it to belong naturally among both traditional personal names and names inspired by flowers.

French literature provides several recognizable bearers, including novelist Marguerite Duras and the fictional Marguerite Gautier in La Dame aux camélias. Maya Angelou was also born Marguerite, adding a different literary connection. Short forms can emphasize different sides of the name: Margot keeps its French character, Rita draws from the ending, and Daisy follows the flower meaning. The full name carries a substantial history while leaving several possibilities for everyday use.