Meaning & Story
A diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek "margarites" meaning "pearl" — classic, British, and carrying a certain timeless, understated elegance.
Peg is one of those names that has been quietly reliable for centuries. It's the classic British nickname for Margaret, worn by real people across generations, and it has a no-nonsense quality that suits a certain kind of dog perfectly. Peg is the name of a dog who shows up every day, does the job, asks for reasonable compensation in treats, and is absolutely essential to the household. Simple, strong, impossible to wear out.