Meaning & Story
From the Old English marigold, combining Mary with gold — the marigold flower has been associated with the sun, warmth, and cheerfulness across many cultures since ancient times.
Marigold is sunshine in name form. The flower — brilliant orange and gold, hardy and cheerful — has a long history in gardens and mythology, associated in many cultures with warmth, light, and good fortune. On a pet, it suits golden- or orange-colored animals perfectly: a flame-coated cat, a tawny dog, an orange-spotted guinea pig. But it also works for any female pet with a bright, sunny disposition that lights up the room. Marigold is practically impossible to say with a straight face.