Scottish Gaelic girl name
Peigi Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Peigi means pearl. The Scottish Gaelic form of Peggy, a pet form of Margaret
Peigi is the Gaelic way of saying Peggy, and so it belongs to the long family of names that grew from Margaret, which traces back to the Greek word for pearl. In the Hebrides and Highlands it has been a familiar everyday name, often heard in Gaelic songs and in village life. It is short, warm and easy to say, and it keeps a clear link with Scotland without needing a hard-to-read spelling. Peigi works well as a full name and sits happily with Gaelic middle names such as Mairead or Catriona.
Variants of Peigi
PeggyPeigidh
Peigi popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Peigi ranked #409 in Ireland (9 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Peigi mean?
Peigi means "pearl". The Scottish Gaelic form of Peggy, a pet form of Margaret.
How do you pronounce Peigi?
Peigi is pronounced PAY-gee.
What is the origin of Peigi?
Peigi is of Scottish Gaelic origin. The Scottish Gaelic form of Peggy, a pet form of Margaret.