Peggy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Peggy Name at a Glance

Name	Peggy
Meaning	Variant of Peg: Diminutive of Margaret which developed from rhyming with Meg.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Peggy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Peggy means “Variant of Peg: Diminutive of Margaret which developed from rhyming with Meg”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Peggy Name Origin

Our database records Peggy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Peggy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Peggy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Peggy

When considering Peggy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.