Peggy: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: p-ehggy
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Pearl

The name Peggy originated as a diminutive of the name Margaret, which has Greek origins meaning 'pearl', derived from the name Margaret. The name Peggy has been popularized by its association with Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Over time, Peggy has evolved into a nickname for Margaret and has been used in various contexts, including literature and media. The name Peggy is traditionally associated with the meaning 'pearl'and has cultural connections to figures like Margaret Thatcher, but it does not inherently symbolize leadership, and independence.

Peggy Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Peggy is currently #9566 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Peggy is currently #5423 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Peggy is currently #4818 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Peggy is currently #2716 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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