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Peggy as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Peggy

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The baby name Peggy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PEG-ee (IPA: /ˈpɛɡi/).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: PEG-ee (IPA: /ˈpɛɡi/)

What is the meaning of the name Peggy ?

The baby name Peggy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PEG-ee (IPA: /ˈpɛɡi/).

Peggy is in Origin.

Peggy is an English diminutive of Margaret, formed through the medieval pattern that turned Meg (a short form of Margaret) into Peg by playful consonant shifting, then added the -y ending. Margaret comes from Greek Margaritēs, ultimately of Persian origin, meaning "pearl," so Peggy carries the same luminous meaning. As a standalone given name, Peggy appears in records from the 18th century onward and became firmly established in the English-speaking world.

Usage rose sharply in Britain and especially the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century, lending the name a classic, vintage feel today. Variants and short forms include Peg, Peggie, and Peggi; related names from the Margaret family are Meg, Maggie, Greta, Margot, Maisie, Rita, and Daisy. Notable bearers range from jazz singer Peggy Lee to the pop-culture heroine Peggy Carter, reinforcing its blend of warmth and quiet strength.

Peggy has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Peggy

Peggy Ashcroft Actor · Born 1907 · United Kingdom Peggy Ashcroft was a distinguished British actress best known for her role as Mrs. Moore in the film 'A Passage to India'. She had a remarkable career in theater and film, with notable performances in 'The Jewel in the Crown' and 'The 39 Steps'. Peggy Lee Actor · Born 1920 · United States Peggy Lee was a famous American singer and actress, best known for her sultry voice and hit songs like 'Fever' and 'Is That All There Is?'. She also lent her voice to the animated film 'Lady and the Tramp', where she co-wrote songs and voiced several characters. Peggy Ann Garner Actor · Born 1932 · United States Peggy Ann Garner was an American actress best known for her role as Francie Nolan in the film 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn'. She gained fame as a child actress in the 1940s and also appeared in movies like 'Junior Miss' and 'Jane Eyre'. Her performance in 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' earned her a special Academy Juvenile Award.
Peggy March Actor · Born 1948 · United States Peggy March is best known for her hit song 'I Will Follow Him,' which topped the charts in 1963 when she was just 15 years old. Born in 1948 in the United States, she became a pop sensation and continued to have a successful music career, especially in Europe. Peggy McCay Actor · Born 1927 · United States Peggy McCay was an American actress best known for her role as Caroline Brady on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives. She brought warmth and depth to the character, earning her several Daytime Emmy nominations. McCay's career spanned over six decades, including appearances on shows like The Andy Griffith Show and The Twilight Zone. Peggy Cummins Actor · Born 1925 · Ireland Peggy Cummins was an Irish actress best known for her role in the film noir classic 'Gun Crazy'. Born in 1925, she captivated audiences with her portrayal of the femme fatale, Annie Laurie Starr. Her performance in this film remains a standout in her career.

Peggy – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
BW 0 #18 2 960
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
TW 0 #34 70 4,523
MO 0 #35 18 2,706
TW Girls 0 #37 418 8,139
PR 0 #54 2 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
LU 0 #59 8 2,830
BW Girls 0 #61 98 4,216
CN 0 #70 16 3,857
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
ID Girls 0 #89 10 3,319
HK Girls 0 #95 1,777 16,104
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
GR 0 #111 24 3,911
HK 0 #116 323 8,483
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
CY Girls 0 #122 4 3,755
Norway Girls 1978 #126 4 527
MO Girls 0 #134 127 7,056
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
PA 0 #135 4 3,797
Germany Girls 0 #137 2,958 4,949
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
CR 0 #148 11 5,526
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
LU Girls 0 #151 35 4,850
SG Girls 0 #151 737 18,916
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
GR Girls 0 #159 86 6,293
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #176 4 1,568
SG 0 #178 92 11,010
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
NA Girls 0 #194 31 7,146
CN Girls 0 #204 168 8,829
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MY 0 #227 108 12,352
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
JM Girls 0 #232 28 7,507
GH Girls 0 #233 98 6,973
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
GH 0 #234 10 5,396
JP Girls 0 #246 6 6,592
EC Girls 0 #251 8 3,650
NG 0 #253 12 5,926
Germany 0 #254 203 2,542
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MY Girls 0 #271 1,324 24,821
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
Canada Girls 2021 #284 7 2,910
HR Girls 0 #291 4 3,687
NL Girls 0 #291 1,192 5,933
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
PE 0 #299 12 6,350
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
DK Girls 0 #304 13 7,429
NL 0 #312 80 2,481
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
France Boys 1983 #326 3 1,563
MU Girls 0 #327 25 8,539
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
CZ Girls 0 #332 10 5,378
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
PL Girls 0 #343 12 5,096
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
ZA Girls 0 #358 1,657 25,928
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
Finland Girls 0 #374 18 1,368
PH Girls 0 #375 16 13,098
Austria Girls 0 #384 37 1,885
ZA 0 #384 64 14,421
OM Girls 0 #387 10 15,987
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
CR Girls 0 #404 130 11,342
France Girls 2009 #406 4 3,201
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
CL 0 #427 8 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
PA Girls 0 #451 31 9,861
CM Girls 0 #460 81 11,671
PT Girls 0 #463 9 7,952
CO 0 #471 10 7,768
RU Girls 0 #487 12 11,913
UY Girls 0 #501 10 6,731
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
PS Girls 0 #511 13 10,981
HK Boys 0 #517 11 12,905
IR Girls 0 #518 13 8,334
CM Boys 0 #521 30 12,054
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
AE Girls 0 #533 21 20,968
GT Girls 0 #534 8 7,500
NG Girls 0 #546 258 15,093
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BO Girls 0 #585 27 9,488
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AR Girls 0 #589 11 8,289
IL Girls 0 #597 21 11,648
LB 0 #642 17 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #648 91 3,895
IN Girls 0 #648 7 13,121
IT 0 #691 24 4,183
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
PE Girls 0 #768 178 14,861
CL Girls 0 #791 61 14,098
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
Spain Girls 0 #903 81 5,561
United States Girls 2024 #904 13 8,487
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #943 10 5,697
CO Girls 0 #972 107 16,140
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
NG Boys 0 #995 7 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,003 7 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MX Girls 0 #1,140 44 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,144 35 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,284 163 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Peggy is popular in 78 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
United States
Sweden
Canada

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People also ask about Peggy

Peggy is predominantly a girl's name.
Peggy is a 2 syllable name, pronounced PEG-ee (IPA: /ˈpɛɡi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Peg, Peggie, Pegg, Peggy-Sue and Pegeen.
Across languages, Peggy has these equivalents: Marguerite (French), Margarita (Spanish), Margherita (Italian), Mairéad / Maighread (Irish/Scottish Gaelic).
Yes, very popular — Peggy ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Peggy ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Peggy's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #380 in 1999 to #406 in 2009 in France.
Yes — 12 notable people named Peggy are in our database, including Peggy Ashcroft (Actor), Peggy Lee (Actor), Peggy Ann Garner (Actor).