noun
Uncommon
Peggy
PEH-gee
Peggy (noun) means a pet form of the name Margaret, also used as a given name in its own right. Example: “Everyone in the family calls her Peggy instead of Margaret.”
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A pet form of the name Margaret, also used as a given name in its own right.
"Everyone in the family calls her Peggy instead of Margaret."
How to use Peggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname or given name derived from Margaret.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Peggys, Peggies
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Etymology
A pet form of Maggie, itself a pet form of Margaret.
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What does “Peggy” mean?
The word “Peggy” means a pet form of the name Margaret, also used as a given name in its own right. In plain terms, a nickname or given name derived from Margaret.
How do you pronounce “Peggy”?
“Peggy” is pronounced PEH-gee (/ˈpɛɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Peggy” in a sentence?
Here is “Peggy” used in a sentence: “Everyone in the family calls her Peggy instead of Margaret.”
What part of speech is “Peggy”?
“Peggy” is a noun.
Is “Peggy” a common word?
“Peggy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Peggy short for Margaret?
Yes, Peggy is a traditional pet form of the name Margaret, though it is also used today as a given name in its own right.
Why does Peggy come from Margaret when the names don't sound alike?
Peggy developed through a chain of nickname shifts common in English, moving in stages from Margaret toward Meg, Peg, and finally Peggy. Over time these affectionate forms became accepted as names in their own right.
Is Peggy still used as a name today?
Yes, while it originated as a pet form of Margaret, Peggy is also given as an independent first name.
