Marigold
Marigold is a girls' name of English origin meaning “Mary's gold, golden flower.” It ranked #590 in the United States in 2025. A compound of 'Mary' and 'gold,' the marigold flower was associated with the Virgin Mary in medieval England.
how do you pronounce Marigold?
MAIR-ih-gohld
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what does Marigold mean?
The name Marigold means “Mary's gold, golden flower.” It comes from the English language tradition.
A compound of 'Mary' and 'gold,' the marigold flower was associated with the Virgin Mary in medieval England. In Mexican culture, marigolds (cempasúchil) are central to Día de los Muertos traditions as guides for the dead.
where does the name Marigold come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Marigold is an English name taken from the flower, with Wikipedia specifying the flowers come from genera such as Calendula and Tagetes. Neither source confirms the Mary's-gold compound breakdown or the medieval Virgin Mary association given elsewhere.
the history of Marigold
Wiktionary's only other note is that Marigold rubber gloves are generally bright yellow — an unrelated brand reference rather than name history — so nothing else is documented here about the name's own history, including the Day of the Dead connection mentioned elsewhere.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #590 |
| 2024 | #690 |
| 2023 | #713 |
| 2022 | #826 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Marigold?
- Princess Marigold (fictional character in various tales)
- Marigold (Downton Abbey character)
what names are similar to Marigold?
what names go well with Marigold?
Sibling names that share Marigold's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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