Peggy

Pearl; from Greek "margarites" meaning a precious pearl gemstone

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Peggy meaning & origin

Peggy is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pearl; from Greek "margarites" meaning a precious pearl gemstone". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

PEG-ee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Peggy. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Peg

Middle Name Ideas

  • Peggy Rose
  • Peggy Grace
  • Peggy Marie
  • Peggy Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Peggy Lee (singer)
  • Peggy Guggenheim (art collector)
  • Peggy Carter (Marvel character)
  • Peggy Fleming (figure skater)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peggy

What does the name Peggy mean?

Peggy is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pearl; from Greek "margarites" meaning a precious pearl gemstone". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce Peggy?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is PEG-ee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Peggy?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Peggy. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Peggy?

Ideas to try include Peg. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Peggy?

Try Peggy Rose, Peggy Grace, Peggy Marie, Peggy Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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