Margaux (English)
Where does "Margaux" come from?
The name Margaux originated as a French variant of Margot, which is a playful diminutive of the classic name Marguerite. It specifically gained popularity through its association with the famous wine-producing village in the Gironde region of France. Ultimately, the name traces back to the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl', before being adopted into English as a sophisticated female given name.
Full etymology tree
- Margaux (English), 'A female given name from French.'
- inherited from Margaux (French), 'a village in Gironde department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France'
- derived from Margot (French), 'a female given name'
- compound of Marguerite (Middle French)
- suffix -ot (Middle French)
- derived from Margot (French), 'a female given name'
- inherited from Margaux (French), 'a village in Gironde department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France'
Direct ancestors
Updated March 2026
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