What is another word for Peggy?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛɡi] (IPA)

Peggy is a name that has several synonyms, all derived from different cultures and languages. In German, the most common synonym for Peggy is Margareta, which means pearl. Another synonym is Margaret, which originates from Greek and means 'pearl'. The name Margaret has been popular since the Middle Ages and has been used in various forms across different cultures. Similarly, in Ireland, the name Margaret can be shortened to Peg or Peggy. In Russia, the name Peggy can be derived from the name Pelageya, which means serene. Finally, in French, the name Peggy can derive from the name Marguerite, which means 'daisy'.

What are the hypernyms for Peggy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Peggy

At one of these doors, on the right, stood Peggy Grandiere, ready to show the lady guests into their dressing room; at the opposite door, on the left, stood Sam Grandiere, ready to show the gentlemen into theirs.
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth
A would-be charitable enterprise of Peggy's is recounted, also.
"Peggy Parsons a Hampton Freshman"
Annabel Sharp
Peggy sat down in a little heap on the window seat in their living-room and didn't even appreciate that it was a window seat, and one of very, very few at college.
"Peggy Parsons a Hampton Freshman"
Annabel Sharp

Famous quotes with Peggy

  • I used to be with a publishing house called Roosevelt Music. A gentleman there told me he had seen Peggy Lee perform Fever in Las Vegas and I found out later she wanted to record it.
    Otis Blackwell
  • If I'm driving to L.A. and have anxiety about making the drive, if I've got Peggy with me, we're cool.
    Rita Coolidge
  • There was a subtlety about Peggy Lee. It was powerful. There was a valuable use of space. Everything was not cluttered. Her voice was out front and was the key instrument.
    Rita Coolidge
  • Every musician liked Peggy Lee, but not the general public.
    Mel Ferrer
  • There were no competitions on television. The first skating competition I ever remember seeing on television was the 1968 Olympics when Peggy Fleming won.
    Dorothy Hamill

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