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Margaret

MAR-guh-ret3 syllables
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A classic name meaning 'pearl'. (English)

What does Margaret mean?

English: A classic name meaning 'pearl'.. Margaret is of Greek origin, meaning 'pearl', and has been a popular name across many cultures.

Is Margaret a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Margaret in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Margaret in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Margaret suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Margaret

As the new dog checks in, the others whisper, "You know, with a name like Margaret, she’ll probably organize our playtime like a well-planned tea party!"

Like Margaret? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.