Marigold

Marigold, once found almost exclusively in English novels and aristocratic nurseries, is beginning to be talked about and considered here. It has a sweet, sunny, quirky feel. The marigold was the symbol of the Virgin Mary.

Marigold appears in several children's book titles, such as Magic for Marigold, Once Upon a Marigold and Marigold in Godmother's House, and in the adult Quartet in Autumn by Barbara Pym. On the TV show 1600 Penn, Marigold was the President's young daughter.

The name got a big boost from its use in the period drama Downton Abbey, in which it belongs to a sweet little girl – which no doubt helped to endear parents to the name! It has risen dramatically since then, and recently entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022. We expect Marigold to be one to look out for as parents are looking for unique botanical names now that the previously offbeat Magnolia and Juniper are feeling less fresh.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

golden flower

Origin

Flower name, from English

Numerology

M is for musical, your hidden talent!

A is for accomplished, in all that you do.

R is for righteous, you know when you’re right.

I is for impress, for impress you will.

G is for gracious, it shows everyday.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

L is for look, the way you look at life.

D is for delight, a surprise from within.

Lucky

Marigold lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Marigold

• Marigold Frances Churchill fourth child of British PM Winston Churchill
• Marigold Ann "Goldie" Semple American actress
• Marigold Linton American psychologist

Marigold in Pop Culture

• Marigold Lesley main character in "Magic for Marigold" by L.M. Montgomery
• Marigold Lexton main character in 2007 film "Marigold"
• Marigold Gilchrist character on TV's "1600 Penn"
• Marigold Heavenly Nostrils character in comic "Phoebe and Her Unicorn"
• Marigold Shillingsworth character in Xavier Herbert's "Capricornia" (1938)