The baby name Marygold is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ˈmɛəriɡoʊld.
Marygold is English in Origin.
The baby name Marygold is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ˈmɛəriɡoʊld.
Marygold is English in Origin.
Marygold is an English nature name derived from the flower marigold, whose Middle English form marigolde means 'Mary's gold' - an epithet for blossoms offered to the Virgin Mary. The reference points most closely to the pot marigold (Calendula), prized in medieval Europe for color and healing uses. By association, the name carries meanings of devotion, warmth, and golden radiance, with modern symbolism extending to creativity and resilience.
Used sporadically as a given name, Marygold/Marigold gained notice in Britain during the late Victorian and Edwardian vogue for botanical names, then enjoyed occasional revivals through literature and media (e.g., L. M. Montgomery's Magic for Marigold; Downton Abbey's Marigold). Marygold is a variant spelling of the standard Marigold; rarer historic forms include Marigolde. Friendly diminutives include Mari, Goldie, and Margo. Related plant terms include Calendula (Latin) and Souci (French), though these are seldom used as personal names.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #9 | 1 | 583 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #584 | 4 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #743 | 44 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,118 | 24 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Marygold is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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