Pegeen
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Pegeen
Pegeen is an Irish diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarites (μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." The name combines the Irish prefix "Peg" (a pet form of Margaret) with the diminutive suffix "-een."
The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-American communities, with notable literary presence in J.M.
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Etymology
Pegeen is an Irish diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarites (μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." The name combines the Irish prefix "Peg" (a pet form of Margaret) with the diminutive suffix "-een."
The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-American communities, with notable literary presence in J.M. Synge's play "The Playboy of the Western World" (1907), where the character Pegeen Mike became iconic in Irish theatre.
Pegeen currently ranks #9,233 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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