Meaning: Marigold flower; Mary’s gold
The story
An English floral name combining Mary and gold in the plant’s name. Its golden association comes from the flower, while the spelling preserves the older devotional connection with Mary.
Nicknames
- Mari
- Goldie
- Mimi
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Marigold comes from English.
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