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Peigi

Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Peigi: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2022.

Peigi, the Scottish Gaelic form of Peggy, which itself is a pet form of Margaret, ultimately derives from the Greek *margarites*, meaning "pearl." The name's journey from Greek through Latin and French into Gaelic gives it a rich, layered history, linking it to precious gems and purity. Saint Margaret of Scotland, an 11th-century queen who brought English customs to the Scottish court, is a foundational namesake, though Peigi is a distinctly Gaelic adaptation of her name. More recently, Peigi Barker, a Scottish actress known for her role in the film *The Angels' Share* (2012), brings a modern, creative connection to the name. The root also echoes in place names like the Isle of Margarita, though far from Scotland, it shares the same gemstone etymology. Peigi remains a charming, traditional Gaelic choice, closely related to the Irish Pádraigín and often used interchangeably with Peigi Anna in Highland naming traditions.