Peggy

The name Peggy could be a derivation of Meggy, a diminutive of Margaret that was used in the Middle Ages. Margaret represents the English variant of the German name Margarete. The name means "the pearl" and comes from the Latin word margarita.

What does the name Peggy mean?

Peggy may trace back to the diminutive form Meggy, which originated in the Middle Ages and is connected to the name Margaret, the English equivalent of Margarete. The meaning of the name is "the pearl" and derives from the Latin margarita as well as the Ancient Greek margarites, both of which also mean "pearl." Alternative spellings of the name include Peggi and Peggie. In the 1960s and 1970s, Peggy, like many English and American first names, was very popular in the former GDR. Notable bearers include American singers Peggy Lee and Peggy March.

Where does the name Peggy come from?

The first name Peggy has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the pearl." The etymological origins are the Ancient Greek word margarites, which means "pearl," as well as the Latin margarita. The name is common in American and English languages.

How do you pronounce Peggy?

The sound and pronunciation of Peggy are clear and rhythmic. It is pronounced as "Peg-gy" [ˈpɛɡi], with the name starting with a short, bright "e" that feels friendly and direct. The voiced "g" gives substance to the middle of the name. The ending "-y" or "-i" sounds soft and familiar. Overall, Peggy conveys a lively and uncomplicated impression – a name that combines youthful freshness with a clear and inviting sound.

When is the name day of Peggy?

The most important name days for Peggy fall on May 28 (Blessed Margaret Pole), July 20 (Saint Margaret of Antioch), and November 16 (Saint Margaret of Scotland).

Popularity

In Germany, Peggy is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2009, when it reached 2,111th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,401st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Peggy ranks 4,555th.

Nicknames & pet names

Beggi / Meggie / Mopsie / Oggy / Paggy / Peg / Pegg / Peggchen / Pegginator / Peggos / Peggsen / Peggylein / Peggyline / Pegman / Pegs / Pegsch / Pegsche / Pegschni / Pegster / Peschi / Petschi / Petschke / Pig / Piggy / Poschi / Pähg / Schneggy / Shaggy / Specki

Famous people

• Peggy Albrecht (* 1974), German artist
• Peggy Allenby (American actress)
• Peggy Ann Garner (American actress & model)
• Peggy Annette Whitson (American astronaut)
• Peggy Baker (New Zealand dancer)
• Peggy Carter (character from Captain America)
• Peggy Cass (American actress)
• Peggy Crowe (American speed skater)
• Peggy Fleming (American figure skater, Olympic champion 1968)
• Peggy Glanville-Hicks (Australian composer)
• Peggy Guggenheim (American art patron)
• Peggy King (American singer)
• Peggy Kirk Bell (American golfer)
• Peggy Lee (American pop and jazz singer)
• Peggy Lipton (American actress)
• Peggy Mampaey (Belgian badminton player)
• Peggy Mann (American singer)
• Peggy March (German-American schlager singer)
• Peggy Miley (American actress)
• Peggy Moffitt (American model)