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The baby name Marygold is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ˈmɛəriɡoʊld.

Marygold is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: ˈmɛəriɡoʊld

What is the meaning of the name Marygold ?

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.

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Marygold – Popularity by country

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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Marygold is predominantly a girl's name.
Marygold is a 3 syllable name, pronounced ˈmɛəriɡoʊld.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Marigold, Marigolda, Marygold (spelled variants), Mary and Golda.
Across languages, Marygold has these equivalents: Marigold (English), Aurelia (Latin, 'golden'), Orla (Irish, 'golden princess'), Golda (Hebrew, 'gold'), Maria/Mary (equivalents of Mary).