Born Margarita Carmen Cansino to Eduardo and Volga Haworth Cansino on October 17, 1918, in New York City, Rita Hayworth was no stranger to show business.
taken into regular use in early twentieth century; diminutive of Latin and Spanish Margarita and Italian Margherita, all cognates of Margaret. An Italian Saint Rita was canonized in 1900
() A diminutive of Italian Margherita, and Spanish Margarita, cognates of English Margaret. An Italian Saint Rita was canonized in 1900. The English name came into regular use in early twentieth century.