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Peggy

American  
[peg-ee] / ˈpɛg i /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Margaret.


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It’s a rare case of a revival that actually works, as Hank, Peggy and Bobby Hill have all grown older but not necessarily wiser.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Peggy Orenstein and her husband, David, own a home steps from the stadium that typically rents for $400 a night on Airbnb.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

In an interview with biographer Michael D’Antonio, Trump let slip that one of his favorite songs of all time was a schmaltzy piano ballad recorded by the late, great Peggy Lee.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

When Lindsay explains, Peggy March, long widowed herself, consoles her with the inescapable truth of love: “You’re either left or you leave.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

That meant that Peggy had not seen it.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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