Mette

Meaning

Its source is margaron, a Greek name meaning "Pearl."

Languages used in

This girl's name is used in Dutch, Norwegian and Danish.

Background story

This name came into use among English speakers by way of Latin (as Margarita) and Old French (as Marguerite). It has been closely identified with Scotland, to the point that one commentator has pronounced it ''the national Scottish female name.''

However, in the late 20th century it has been most prominently borne by Englishwoman Margaret Thatcher, the United Kingdom's first female Prime Minister.

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Statistics for the name Mette (female)

• In Denmark in 2007, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 4 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2001, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 5 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2003, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 4 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2004, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 4 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2005, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 4 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2006, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 4 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2002, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 50 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2001, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 43 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2000, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 33 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1999, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 29 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1998, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 25 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1997, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1996, the girl name Mette was ranked as number 21 on the most popular name for newborn babies