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Peach

Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Peach: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2025.

Peach comes from the Latin *persica*, meaning “from Persia,” reflecting the fruit’s ancient journey to Europe via the Silk Road. As a given name, it entered English use in the late 19th century, often as a floral or nature-inspired choice—though botanically a stone fruit rather than a flower. Notable bearers include media personality Peaches Geldof, though her name is the plural form; no major historical figure has borne the singular Peach. The name shares its root with places such as Peach County in Georgia, USA, and the historic Peach Tree Creek. In popular culture, Peach endures as Princess Peach from Nintendo’s Mario franchise—a beloved royal who, fittingly, is rarely captured for long.