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Peggie

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Pronounced PEG-ee /ˈpɛɡ.i/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Peggy, a pet form of Margaret, from the Greek 'margarites,' 'pearl.' The Peg- nickname comes from the old rhyming pet-name tradition (Margaret to Meg to Peg).Low

In 30 seconds: A homey short name: Peggie springs from Margaret ('pearl'), said 'PEG-ee.' Vintage and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA variant spelling of Peggy, a pet form of Margaret, from the Greek 'margarites,' 'pearl.' The Peg- nickname comes from the old rhyming pet-name tradition (Margaret to Meg to Peg).

U.S. rank (2001)#14870 ↘ Falling

2001 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1948

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,355

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Peggie respells Peggy, a pet form of Margaret, from the Greek for 'pearl' (Peg comes from the old Meg-to-Peg rhyme). The -ie spelling suited mid-century taste, peaked in 1948, and gave way to Peggy (said 'PEG-ee').

Peggie belonged to the postwar nurseries and is rare today. Rare, homey, and vintage.

Did you know? Peggie is a spelling of Peggy — short for Margaret — that peaked around 1948 and has faded since.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Peggie — Variant of Peggy; pet form of Margaret; Greek 'pearl'

Variations

PeggyPegMargaret

Nicknames

PegPeggy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Peggie mean?

Peggie is a variant of Peggy, a pet form of Margaret, from the Greek for 'pearl.'

How do you pronounce Peggie?

It's said PEG-ee /ˈpɛɡ.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Peggie a boy or girl name?

Peggie is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Peggie?

Peggie peaked in the late forties and is uncommon now.