Peggy?

[EachandEveryone]

Is it a name on its own?

well its Margaret but like a lot of the old fashioned names people prefer the shortened version eg. Charlie not Charles, Teddy not Edward- if you like it its fine

Fine with it as what you call a child, but I can't get on board with putting contractions on a birth certificate. Go Margaret.

As Only said. Give her the full name, then use the nickname. She then has the option later to be Peggy or Margaret, or Mags etc.

I had a black cat called Peggy.
It was a boy!

My boss is Peggy short for Margaret but she’s American and 60. I think it’s a bit dated but maybe that means it’s overdue for a comeback?!

Peggy and Margaret are awful, some old names are nice but not these, imagine the nicknames at school. Cute for a baby isn't necessarily nice on a teenager/adult.

It's too close to Piggy, I'm really not keen.

I love Margherita or Marguerite!

Also, how do you get Peggy from Margaret

According to Buzzfeed: Daisy and Peggy = Margaret. It seems like there should be a long explanation for Daisy, but it's as simple as this: The French word for "daisy" is "marguerite." As for Peggy? Well, Margaret was shorted to nicknames like Meg or Meggy, and the rhyming nickname trend turned Meggy into Peggy.

Meggy is a much nicer short form for Margaret than Peggy!

I think Peggy is a lovely name and if you like it you should go for it. Only use Margaret if you like it. Jees, people use all different names and abbreviations for babies these days. It’s not like you’re trying to name your baby Hiccup or Doorway. Peggy is a name lots of people will have. OP, if you like it use it. Enjoy your baby! xx

Peggy is nice and very cool but Margaret is horrible, don't lumber her with a name like Margaret!

I wouldn't put 'Peggy' as main name.
I really don't like Margaret though.

Not at all keen on Peggy. Just sounds harsh and ugly.

I like Peggy.

My DM is a Margaret and she can’t stand it.

I’m not keen on Peggy, it’s more of a nickname. Harsh sounding. Or trying too hard to be cool.

Generally, I don't understand why anyone would put a "full" name if they only intend to use the short form. If you want to call your kid "Ben" just call him Ben! He doesn't need to be "Benjamin" on his passport!

I would hesitate with Peggy though. Maybe it's just because I'm not fond of it, but it sounds more nickname than name to me. Like calling your kid Flossie or something.

That's just my two cents!

Penny is lovely. Go for it.

Also agree that marguerite or margherita are lovely names.

I don’t like Peggy reminds me too much of Peggy Mitchel from Eastenders. Or piggy. Or pug! Either connotation is not nice.

And it’s not a classic name. It’s very nicknamey and will date.

What tiramisu suggests (save me trying to spell them) similar but much nicer.

Not a name on it's own in my eyes it's a nickname which is a very popular style of naming now it's quite retro sounding reminds me instantly of the Buddy Holly song Peggy Sue...

I like it. Cute but in a slightly edgy way.

Margaret is lovely but Peggy on it's own is awful. Nice for a nickname though.

I like it, I could see Peggy being the new Poppy.

I like Peggy and would consider using as is. Don't use Margaret unless you love it - and it doesn't appeal to me. Another option is Peggy as nn for something else eg Penelope on the bc.