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Peggysue

PEG-ee-SOO

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

54

Peak Year

#8 in 1967

First Recorded

1958

Style

Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine compound given name, famously created by Buddy Holly for his song. It combines Peggy, a diminutive of Margaret (Greek for 'pearl'), with Sue.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Peggy Sue

    Fictional character in Buddy Holly's famous song.

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Personality Traits

cheerfulenergeticbubblyvivacious

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