TheNameDBMargaretta
FeminineMeaning
A pearl.
Etymology
An Italian or Latinate diminutive form of Margaret, derived from Greek 'margarites' (μαργαρίτης). The -etta suffix is characteristic of Italian diminutive formations.
About the Name Margaretta
Margaretta is an ornate Italianate variant of Margaret that was occasionally used in English-speaking countries during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name combines classical origins with romantic diminutive styling.