About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Peggy, Pegeen
- Variants
- Pegeen, Peigi
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
An affectionate diminutive of Mairéad; subject of the popular Conamara folk song 'Peigín Leitir Móir'.
The story behind Peigín
A traditional pet form of Mairéad / Peig used widely in Irish-speaking communities.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; Irish diminutive of Peig.
Did you know?
The Connemara song 'Peigín Leitir Móir' is among Ireland's best-loved folk songs.
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