The baby name Margrethe is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Danish IPA: /mɑˈɡʁeːdə/ — approximate English respelling: MAR-greh-tuh.
The baby name Margrethe is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Danish IPA: /mɑˈɡʁeːdə/ — approximate English respelling: MAR-greh-tuh.
Margrethe is Danish, Norwegian in Origin.
Margrethe is the Danish and Norwegian form of Margaret, from Greek Margarítēs “pearl,” ultimately of Persian origin. The name entered Scandinavia via Latin and Old French in the Middle Ages with Christian saints, especially the cult of Saint Margaret of Antioch. It has deep royal resonance: Queen Margrete I (r. 1387–1412) forged the Kalmar Union, and the modern monarch Queen Margrethe II has kept it prominent in Denmark. In Danish, the -th- reflects older spelling and is pronounced with a soft d-like sound.
Variants and cognates include Margrete (Norwegian/Danish), Margarethe (German), Margareta (Nordic/Slavic), Margarita (Spanish), Margaret (English), and Margherita (Italian). Diminutives and short forms range from Grethe, Grete, and Greta to Marit, Margit, Rita, Maggie, Meg, and Peggy. The enduring “pearl” meaning lends Margrethe a classic, luminous character with both medieval heritage and contemporary royal polish.
| Margrethe II of Denmark Margrethe II of Denmark is the Queen of Denmark, having ascended to the throne in 1972. She is known for her artistic talents and has illustrated books, including the Danish edition of 'The Lord of the Rings'. Her reign is marked by a modernizing influence on the Danish monarchy. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margrethe | II of Denmark | Frederik IX of Denmark | musician | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| Norway | Girls | 2025 | #119 | 8 | 453 |
| DK | 0 | #189 | 15 | 5,198 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #207 | 114 | 7,429 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #940 | 16 | 5,933 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Margrethe is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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