Marged
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Marged is a Welsh name meaning “pearl”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Marged
Marged is the traditional and beloved Welsh form of the classic name Margaret. The name Margaret has ancient roots, ultimately deriving from the Greek word Margarites, which means "pearl." It entered the English language via Latin and Old French (French). In Welsh, Marged retains this precious meaning, symbolizing beauty, rarity, and value, much like a pearl.
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Gender Usage of the Name Marged
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Marged is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Marged
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Marged is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 669K births |
| Canada | — | — |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 3,333M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Marged ranked #9,981 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Marged shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #876 in 1946. Its lowest recorded position was #12,994 in 2010. Over the last 10 years (2015–2025) the name fell -74 places (from #9,907 to #9,981).
Characteristics of the Name Marged
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- d — Girl Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Marged presents a single, abrupt syllable that emphasizes the harsh 'd' ending. This archaic form carries a Vintage Revival aesthetic by referencing Welsh linguistic traditions.
Middle Names For Marged
Middle names used with MargedMethodology
Marged is most frequently used with: Marged Griffith
Middle name suggestions for MargedMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Marged is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Marged Laura · Marged Linda · Marged Lasha · Marged Lanae · Marged Lucia. View all 261 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Marged
Sound Like Marged Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Margit · Marget · Marijade · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Marged Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Jade · Gertrude · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Ruth · Grace · Joyce · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Marged in ASL
- M
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- r
- g
- e
- d
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