Margrét is the Icelandic form of Margaret. Deriving from the Latin Margarita, ultimately from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl", the name spread through Christian devotion to Saint Margaret, a 4th-century martyr from Antioch. The saint's story, including her legendary escape from a dragon made her popular in medieval Europe.Usage in IcelandMargrét has been a traditional given name in Iceland for centuries. It is often affectionately shortened to Gréta. The name remains common due to its classic appeal and connection to European royalty, notably Margaret I of Denmark, who united the three Nordic kingdoms.Icelandical naming conventions favor patronymic surnames, so bearers of Margrét typically carry surnames ending in -dóttir. The name retains the hard "g" typical of Icelandic pronunciation, distinct from the softened versions in other Germanic languages.Meaning: pearlGender: feminineOrigin: Greek, via LatinUsage: primarily Icelandic