Margarita

Meaning pearl
Origin Greek, Spanish
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 9
Syllables 4
Syllabification Mar-ga-ri-ta

About Margarita

With its warm Mediterranean essence, this name evokes images of sun-drenched coastlines and vibrant cultural traditions. Margarita possesses a sophisticated, international flair that translates beautifully across multiple languages and cultures, making it ideal for families with diverse backgrounds or global aspirations. The name offers wonderful nickname flexibility—from the playful Maggie or Margo to the more formal Rita—allowing your daughter to choose how she presents herself at different life stages. Its established history means people recognize and respect it, yet it remains refreshingly uncommon in many English-speaking countries. The rhythmic four syllables create a musical quality when spoken, and the name balances femininity with substance, suitable for both a creative artist and a corporate professional.

Variations of Name Margarita

Margherita
Margareta
Margaux
Margaret
Margarete
Margarida

Names Similar to Margarita

Margaret
Margareta
Margaretta
Marguerite
Marguerita
Margot
Margo
Margie
Marjorie
Marietta
Marina
Maria

Nicknames for Margarita

Maggie
Rita
Margo
Greta
Mags
Margarita

Famous People Named Margarita

Margarita ZavalaMexican lawyer and politician
Margarita LevievaRussian-American actress
Margarita MamunRussian rhythmic gymnast
Margarita RoblesSpanish politician and lawyer
Margarita Louis-DreyfusFrench businesswoman
Margarita MoranFilipina beauty queen and Miss Universe 1973
Margarita KarevaRussian photographer
Margarita EngleCuban-American author and poet
Margarita SimonyanRussian journalist and editor-in-chief of RT network
Margarita NazarenkoUkrainian Paralympic swimmer
Margarita TerekhovaRussian actress and director
Margarita With A StrawIndian film directed by Shonali Bose

Characters Named Margarita

Margarita StauchCharacter from the novel "The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov
Margarita MarchCharacter from the TV series "High Seas" - Alta Mar
Margarita PrincessCharacter from the TV series "The Fairly OddParents"

Other Popular Names Beginning with M

Mira
Madisyn
Mae
Mara
Mia
Monica
Melody
Mya
Mariana
Maeve