Peggoty

The name Peggotty is almost exclusively associated with the character Clara Peggotty in Charles Dickens' 1850 novel *David Copperfield*. She is a kind and loyal servant and later housekeeper to David Copperfield. Dickens often created unique and memorable names for his characters, sometimes by altering existing names or inventing new ones. It is widely believed that 'Peggotty' is a diminutive or variation of 'Peggy', which itself is a diminutive of 'Margaret'. The name's distinctiveness and its strong association with a beloved literary figure have cemented its place in English literature, though it has rarely been used as a given name in real life.

While its exact etymology beyond the connection to 'Peggy' is speculative, the sound of the name might have been chosen by Dickens for its rustic or homely feel, fitting the character's background. Its literary origin means it doesn't have a long historical lineage as a traditional given name, but rather a specific point of creation within a famous work of fiction.