Margarita: Name day

Name day

The name Margarita is associated with multiple name day observances across several countries. Celebrations occur in Greece, Bulgaria, Latvia, Russia, and the USA. Lithuania and Spain observe Margarita name days on three different dates each throughout the year. These numerous official recognition dates highlight the name's broad geographical and cultural significance globally.

Margarita Origin Meaning and Mood

Margarita is a strongly feminine name derived from the ancient Greek *margarites*, meaning "pearl." Historically used across Europe, its current presence in the USA is bolstered by its strong association with Spanish-speaking cultures. The name conveys an elegant, romantic, and sophisticated mood, blending classic tradition with a vibrant, spirited tone. Although the English variant Margaret is more common, Margarita provides a distinctly international and graceful alternative. It is universally classified as a female given name, symbolizing rarity and enduring perfection through its etymological roots.

Name Day List: Margarita

Country	Day	Month	Names
Greece	25	January	Grigorios, Gregory, Margarita
Lithuania	22	February	Darvydas, Elvinas, Gintaute, Margarita
Spain	22	February	Margarita, Leonor
Lithuania	10	April	Agna, Apolonijus, Margarita, Mintautas
Bulgaria	12	April	Vencislav, Vencislava, Violeta, Varban, Girgin, Girgina, Dilyan, Dilyana, Zdravka, Zdravko, Latinka, Lilyana, Margarita, Nevena, Roza, Rosen, Rosica, Trendafil, Trendafilka, Tsvetan, Tsveta, Tsvetanka, Tsviatko, Tseno, Stanislav, Stanislava
Lithuania	10	June	Galindas, Margarita, Vingaile, Zybartas
USA	10	June	Daisy, Greta, Gretchen, Madge, Maggie, Margaret, Margarita, Margot, Marguerite, Marjorie, Meagan, Meg, Megan, Meghan, Peggy, Rita
Latvia	13	July	Alda, Margarita, Margrieta, Mariska, Perle
Russia	30	July	Margarita, Marina
Lithuania	16	October	Ambraziejus, Dovalde, Gutautas, Jadvyga, Margarita
Spain	16	October	Margarita, María Alacoque
Spain	16	November	Edmundo, Margarita