Pegge Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PEG //pɛg//
Origin: English; Medieval
Meaning: Pearl
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pegge is derived from the name Margaret, which has its roots in the Greek word "margaritēs," meaning "pearl." This Greek term was adopted into Latin as "margarita" and subsequently into Old French as "Marguerite," before evolving into various forms in English. The diminutive form Pegge likely emerged as a variant of the more common nickname "Peggy," which itself is a pet form of Margaret.
The transition from Margaret to Peggy and Pegge illustrates the linguistic evolution and phonetic shifts that often occur in the development of names across cultures and languages. Historically, the name Margaret has been borne by numerous notable figures, including saints and queens.
One of the most prominent is Saint Margaret of Scotland, who lived in the 11th century and was canonized for her piety and charitable works. Her influence helped popularize the name in medieval Europe, particularly in England and Scotland.
The name Margaret, along with its variants, was further solidified in the English-speaking world through its inclusion in significant literary works, such as Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" in the 14th century and the King James Bible in the early 17th century, where the name appears in various forms. Culturally, the name Pegge, like its root name Margaret, has been associated with virtues such as purity and innocence, symbolized by the pearl.
This connection to preciousness and value has contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures. The name's historical significance is further emphasized by its use in literature and art, where characters named Margaret or its diminutive forms often embody ideals of beauty and virtue.
The diminutive Pegge, while less common, reflects the affectionate and familiar nature of naming practices in English-speaking societies.
Famous people named Pegge
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Pegge Herring is a painter best known for her abstract works and contributions to the contemporary art scene.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pegge was first seen in the United States in 1919.
Pegge has ranked as high as #1010 nationally, which occurred in 1951, and has been most popular in Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Pegge has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Pegge is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Pegge was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Pegge (1946)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Pegge.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1919 | 8 |