Peggy
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Peggy is a girl name of English origin meaning "Pearl".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
English
Religion
Christian
Popularity
24 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
5 letters
Meaning
Pearl
Etymology
Diminutive form of Margaret, from Greek Margarete, meaning pearl.
Famous People Named Peggy
- Peggy Ashcroft — British actress (1907-1991)
- Peggy Lee — American singer (1920–2002)
- Peggy Whitson — American astronaut
- Peggy Lipton — American actress and singer (1946-2019)
- Peggy Guggenheim — American art collector, art dealer, museum founder and socialite (1898–1979)
Frequently Asked Questions About Peggy
What does the name Peggy mean?
Peggy means "Pearl", and is of English origin.
What is the origin of the name Peggy?
Peggy originates from English, commonly used in Europe.
Is Peggy a boy or girl name?
Peggy is typically used as a girl name.
What religion is the name Peggy associated with?
Peggy is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Peggy?
Yes — notable people named Peggy include Peggy Ashcroft (British actress, 1907-1991), Peggy Lee (American singer, 1920–2002), Peggy Whitson (American astronaut), Peggy Lipton (American actress and singer, 1946-2019) and Peggy Guggenheim (American art collector, 1898–1979).
Last updated: June 2026