Margaret Weldon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Margaret Weldon — pearl
1.2 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Margaret Weldon is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Margaret is a feminine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland. The surname Weldon: Alex Weldon (1914–2004) was an American visual effects artist Andrew Weldon, Australian cartoonist Anthony Weldon (1583–1648), English courtier and politician Bodie Weldon (1895–1928), American football player Charles Wesley Weldon (1830–1896), Canadian lawyer and politician Caroline Weldon (1844–1921), Swiss-American artist and activist Casey Weldon (born 1969), American football player Casey Weldon (artist), American artist Casey Bill Weldon (1901/1909–1972), American blues musician Charles Weldon (1940–2018), American actor and director Christopher Joseph Weldon (1905–1982), American Roman . Margaret is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.2 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Margaret reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Margaret

Meaning: pearl

Greek

From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland.

Surname: Weldon

English

Alex Weldon (1914–2004) was an American visual effects artist Andrew Weldon, Australian cartoonist Anthony Weldon (1583–1648), English courtier and politician Bodie Weldon (1895–1928), American football player Charles Wesley Weldon (1830–1896), Canadian lawyer and politician Caroline Weldon (1844–1921), Swiss-American artist and activist Casey Weldon (born 1969), American football player Casey Weldon (artist), American artist Casey Bill Weldon (1901/1909–1972), American blues musician Charles Weldon (1940–2018), American actor and director Christopher Joseph Weldon (1905–1982), American Roman .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Margaret is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Margaret by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Margaret has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Maggie
  • Peggy
  • Marge
  • Margherita
  • Marguerite
  • Greta

Notable People Named Margaret Weldon

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Margaret Weldon:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Margaret?
The first name Margaret originates from Greek. From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland.
When was Margaret most popular?
The name Margaret reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Weldon?
The surname Weldon originates from English. Alex Weldon (1914–2004) was an American visual effects artist Andrew Weldon, Australian cartoonist Anthony Weldon (1583–1648), English courtier and politician Bodie Weldon (1895–1928), American football player Charles Wesley Weldon (1830–1896), Canadian lawyer and politician Caroline Weldon (1844–1921), Swiss-American artist and activist Casey Weldon (born 1969), American football player Casey Weldon (artist), American artist Casey Bill Weldon (1901/1909–1972), American blues musician Charles Weldon (1940–2018), American actor and director Christopher Joseph Weldon (1905–1982), American Roman .
What are the origins of the name Margaret Weldon?
The name Margaret Weldon combines two different traditions: the first name Margaret has Greek roots, while the surname Weldon originates from English.
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