Ann Margret as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ann Margret

What is the meaning of the name Ann Margret ?

The baby name Ann Margret is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /æn ˈmɑːrɡrɛt/ (AN-MAHR-gret).

Ann Margret is Hebrew in Origin.

Ann Margret is a compound feminine name pairing Ann (a form of Anne, from Hebrew Hannah “grace” or “favor”) with Margret, a streamlined Scandinavian/German spelling of Margaret, from Greek margarites “pearl.” In Icelandic it appears as Anna Margrét; in Scandinavian records it may be Ann‑Margret or Anne‑Margret. Together the elements yield the evocative meaning “graceful pearl” or “favored pearl.”

Double names built on Ann/Anne have long been common across Europe, and this pairing gained wider recognition in the mid-20th century, helped by Swedish‑American actress Ann‑Margret. Spacing and hyphenation vary: Ann Margret, Ann‑Margret, Ann Margaret, Anne‑Margret, Anne‑Margrete (Norwegian/Danish), and Anna Margrét (Icelandic). Related forms from the second element include Margrete, Margrethe, Margit, and Greta. Versatile nicknames include Ann, Annie, Nan, Maggie, Meg, Greta, and Margie. The name suits families seeking a classic, pan‑European blend with saintly and vintage glamour associations.

⚙ Ann Margret is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 1 recorded use, across 1 country.