Gender: Feminine
Origin: English
Meaning: “Mary’s Gold.”
(MARE-ee-GOLD)

This is the English name for the tagetes plant. The marigold is a bright, yellow orange flower that often blooms in June.

In English, the plant gets its name from the term “Mary’s Gold.” In Medieval Catholic England, the plant was associated with the Virgin Mary.

In Pre-Hispanic Mexico, the marigold was often associated with death and was the flower for funerals and burials. The flower is still associated with the Day of the Dead Festivities.

In India and Thailand, vast quantities of marigold are cultivated for weddings and special events.

The name came into usage as a first name in the early 19th century.

Goldie is a common pet form.