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Name Origin

Peggy is a diminutive of Margaret, a Greek name meaning 'pearl'. It carries associations with femininity, sweetness, and sometimes a playful or spunky personality.

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Famous People

Peggy Lee (1920-2002)

Singer, Actress

Grammy Award Winner
Nominated for an Academy Award

Peggy Guggenheim (1898-1979)

Art Collector, Philanthropist

Founded the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice
Played a key role in supporting Surrealist and Abstract Expressionist artists

Peggy Whitson (1960-)

Astronaut, Biochemist

Holds the record for most days in space by a US astronaut (665)
First woman to command the International Space Station twice

Peggy Noonan (1950-)

Writer, speechwriter, political commentator

Wrote speeches for President Ronald Reagan
Pulitzer Prize winner for her commentary

Sibling Names

Eleanor

Both Peggy and Eleanor are classic, vintage-inspired names with a timeless elegance.

Clara

Clara, like Peggy, has a sweet and gentle sound, creating a harmonious sibling pair.

Alice

Peggy and Alice share a similar vintage charm and are both well-known literary characters.