Margarita Eck

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Margarita Eck — Latin
91K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Margarita Eck is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Margarita is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Margarita is a feminine given name in Latin and Eastern European languages. In Latin it came from the Greek word margaritari (μαργαριτάρι), meaning pearl, which was borrowed from the Persians. (In Sogdian, it was marγārt. In modern Persian, the word has become مروارید, morvārīd, meaning 'pearl'.) The daisy flower is called margarita in Spanish, Greek and other languages. The name is also used in Albanian, Greek, Bulgarian and Russian. The traditional short form of this name is Rita. The surname Eck: Eck (brewery), a German brewery Eck en Wiel, a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland Eck Stadium, in Wichita, Kansas, United States Team ECK, a World Wrestling Federation heel stable Energo-Chromo-Kinese, an esoteric-oriented movement People with the given name or nickname Eck Curtis (1902–1978), American football coach Dennis Eckersley (born 1954), American baseball player Alex McLeish (born 1959), Scottish footballer Eck Robertson (1886–1975), American fiddle player People with the surname Armin Eck (born 1964), German football coach and player Barbara Eck (born 1968), Austrian judoka Dia. Margarita is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 91K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Margarita reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Margarita

Latin

Margarita is a feminine given name in Latin and Eastern European languages. In Latin it came from the Greek word margaritari (μαργαριτάρι), meaning pearl, which was borrowed from the Persians. (In Sogdian, it was marγārt. In modern Persian, the word has become مروارید, morvārīd, meaning 'pearl'.) The daisy flower is called margarita in Spanish, Greek and other languages. The name is also used in Albanian, Greek, Bulgarian and Russian. The traditional short form of this name is Rita.

Surname: Eck

Scottish

Eck (brewery), a German brewery Eck en Wiel, a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland Eck Stadium, in Wichita, Kansas, United States Team ECK, a World Wrestling Federation heel stable Energo-Chromo-Kinese, an esoteric-oriented movement People with the given name or nickname Eck Curtis (1902–1978), American football coach Dennis Eckersley (born 1954), American baseball player Alex McLeish (born 1959), Scottish footballer Eck Robertson (1886–1975), American fiddle player People with the surname Armin Eck (born 1964), German football coach and player Barbara Eck (born 1968), Austrian judoka Dia.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Margarita Eck

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 Margarita Eck:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

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

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 Margarita?
The first name Margarita originates from Latin. Margarita is a feminine given name in Latin and Eastern European languages. In Latin it came from the Greek word margaritari (μαργαριτάρι), meaning pearl, which was borrowed from the Persians. (In Sogdian, it was marγārt. In modern Persian, the word has become مروارید, morvārīd, meaning 'pearl'.) The daisy flower is called margarita in Spanish, Greek and other languages. The name is also used in Albanian, Greek, Bulgarian and Russian. The traditional short form of this name is Rita.
When was Margarita most popular?
The name Margarita reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Eck?
The surname Eck originates from Scottish. Eck (brewery), a German brewery Eck en Wiel, a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland Eck Stadium, in Wichita, Kansas, United States Team ECK, a World Wrestling Federation heel stable Energo-Chromo-Kinese, an esoteric-oriented movement People with the given name or nickname Eck Curtis (1902–1978), American football coach Dennis Eckersley (born 1954), American baseball player Alex McLeish (born 1959), Scottish footballer Eck Robertson (1886–1975), American fiddle player People with the surname Armin Eck (born 1964), German football coach and player Barbara Eck (born 1968), Austrian judoka Dia.
What are the origins of the name Margarita Eck?
The name Margarita Eck combines two different traditions: the first name Margarita has Latin roots, while the surname Eck originates from Scottish.
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