Peggy

Female

Meaning

Pet form of margaret, meaning pearl

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛɡi/

Traits associated with the name Peggy:

Dogs named Peggy tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Peggy?

Naming your dog Peggy suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy thinking outside the box.

Is Peggy a good dog name?

Peggy has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Peggy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

567
PupNames logo
738
New York City Dog Name Database
582
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Peggy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Peggy was, in the past month, the 553rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Peggy is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Peggy was viewed 69 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Peggy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Peggy is most adored in Nevada, Nebraska and New Jersey.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Florida, Texas and California.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Peggy.

Most popular breeds named Peggy:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Pug
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. Labrador Retriever

Peggy is found in these categories:

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Margaret, popular in Irish folklore and history.

cute dog names
cute

Evokes images of adorable pigtails and classic 50s sitcom sweetness.

fat dog names
fat

Peggy sounds like "pudgy", hinting at a dog's round shape.

superhero dog names
superhero

She shares a moniker with Marvel's Agent Carter, a fearless heroine.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 1950s, this moniker harks back to simpler, nostalgic times.

Dog names like Peggy:

A computer book.
Latin american for a bitter lady
A titan goddess with the gift of prophecy in greek mythology
Solid as rock
From The Flower
A daughter of a monarch.
Peggy dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

Commenter icon
🇨🇴
Peggy (Departamento del Magdalena, Colombia)
Peggy
November 18, 2022

Commenter icon
🇨🇴
Valerie (Departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia)
Thanks that's the name of our dog and she is a love and very outgoing and friendly
March 17, 2022 ◆ Translated

Let us know what you think of Peggy as a dog name!