Peggy
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Peggy
Peggy is a diminutive form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarites (margarón), meaning "pearl." The name likely developed through the nickname "Meg" which was pet-named to "Peggy" in English-speaking countries during the medieval period.
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Etymology
Peggy is a diminutive form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarites (margarón), meaning "pearl." The name likely developed through the nickname "Meg" which was pet-named to "Peggy" in English-speaking countries during the medieval period.
The name became particularly popular in English-speaking cultures, especially Britain and America, from the 18th century onward, with notable bearers including Peggy Guggenheim (art collector) and Peggy Lee (jazz singer), though it has declined in use since the mid-20th century.
Peggy currently ranks #8,740 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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