Origin, Meaning, And History Of Marigold
Marigold is a flower-inspired girl name of English origin derived from the “golden flower,” or “yellow flower.” It comes from the combination of the words ‘Mary’ and ‘gold’ and is associated with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. While gold is an English word, the name Mary is an angelized form of the name Maria, which derived from the Greek names in the New Testament, Μαριάμ (Mariam) and Μαρία (Maria), and Hebrew name Miryam from the Old Testament.
It is believed that this floral name was adopted as the given name during the 19th century when using flower names as personal names becae a trend. The name was especially popular among Victorians. In the US, the name is believed to be recorded in the mid to late 1800s.
The phonetic spellings of this name are MAR-i-gold, and MEHR-i-gold. You can also use Mary, Margo Maggie, Mari, Goldie, and Ari as nicknames for Marigold.
The name also has a strong fictional presence in various movies, series, and literature. It appeared in the titles of several children’s books, includingMagic for Marigold,Once Upon a Marigold, andMarigold in Godmother’s House．这也是2012年成功的电影的名字The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel．The name also made an appearance in the TV show1600 Penn, where it was the name of the President’s young daughterMarigold Gilchrist．The 2010 popular period dramaDownton Abbeyalso has a character named Marigold who is portrayed as a sweet little girl. It was also the name of the character in Rufus Wainwright’s song“Rebel Prince.”
Several notable personalities have also contributed to the popularity of this name in the US. Marigold Linton is the first Native American to earn a doctorate in psychology and the co-founder of the National Indian Education Association. Marigold “Goldie” Semple is a Canadian actress, known for her roles in The Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, and Antony and Cleopatra. Marigold Southey is an Australian philanthropist who served as Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria from 2001 to 2006
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Marigold On The Popularity Chart
Marigold enjoyed marginal popularity in the US. Check out the graphs below to learn about the popularity and ranking of the name in detail.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of Marigold saw has been on the rise over the years. As of 2021, 247 babies per million were named Marigold.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of the name has been improving since 2010. The name entered the list of the top 2000 popular names in the US in 2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Marigold?
The name Marigold means golden flower.
2. What is the origin of the name Marigold?
Marigold has an English origin.
