Peggy

Girl's name

Peggy is a diminutive form of the name Margaret, which is of Greek origin meaning "pearl."

Meaning Pearl
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 13 Falling
Peak year 1958

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Names Starting With P

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Peggy Lee - Singer, songwriter, actress
  • Peggy Lipton - Actress, model
  • Peggy Guggenheim - Art collector, socialite
  • Peggy Whitson - Astronaut, first female ISS commander
  • Peggy Noonan - Author, journalist, speechwriter
  • Peggy Fleming - Figure skater, Olympic gold medalist
  • Peggy Cass - Actress, comedian
  • Peggy Cummins - Actress, film noir star

Sisters for Peggy

Girl names closely related to Peggy

Sherry Betty Jodie Tiffany Marsha Ashely Samatha August

Brothers for Peggy

Boy names closely related to Peggy

Ean Elisha Jerry Roger Winston Derick Johnathan Garry

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Peggy

Greta Gretchen Madge Maegan Maggie Margaret Margarita Margarito

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