Peguy
Greek/Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Peguy
Peguy is a French given name derived from the Latin name Pegasus, which refers to the winged horse of Greek mythology, though the name's exact etymological path to "Peguy" is unclear.
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Etymology
Peguy is a French given name derived from the Latin name Pegasus, which refers to the winged horse of Greek mythology, though the name's exact etymological path to "Peguy" is unclear. The name is primarily French and is associated with French Catholic culture, most notably through Charles Péguy (1873–1914), the influential French poet, philosopher, and Christian socialist.
Peguy currently ranks #6,336 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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