Margherita
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Margherita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 593 babies have been named Margherita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Margherita is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #38,950 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,950
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Margherita
Margherita is a girl name .
Margherita is currently ranked #38,950 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Margherita include Mar, Marg, Margy, Margie, Margh, Marghy, Marghie, Ita, Itay, Itaie, Rita, and May. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Margherita include Margaret, Margot, Margo, Margaux, Margarita . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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