Peggy-Mae
Greek and Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Peggy-Mae
Peggy-Mae is a compound name combining Peggy (a diminutive of Margaret, from Greek "margarites" meaning "pearl") and Mae (a variant of May, derived from the Roman goddess Maia or the month of May).
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Etymology
Peggy-Mae is a compound name combining Peggy (a diminutive of Margaret, from Greek "margarites" meaning "pearl") and Mae (a variant of May, derived from the Roman goddess Maia or the month of May). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the American South and British Isles, with no specific religious affiliation, though it became popular during the 20th century as a distinctly informal, folksy combination.
Peggy-Mae currently ranks #5,730 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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