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MaRGaRiTe and MaRGaLiTE both mean "pearl".

Margaric acid C17H34O2 from Gk margar(on) = pearl has
pearlescent crystals. It is a precursor of margarine.

I think there is a strong connection between pearl and
its ivory color. Aha.

MaRe = sea + Greek GaLiTe = "milky white", hence ivory (color)

Now, compare (mar)GaLiTe and

Galatea (gal uh tee'uh) n.
the woman brought to life by Aphrodite from the ivory statue
carved by Pygmalion.

Pygmalion (pig may'lee uhn, -mayl'yuhn) n.
(in classical myth) a sculptor who fell in love with Galatea,
the ivory statue of a woman that he had carved.

Compare Pinnochio (another carving brought to life) and
Hebrew P'NiNaH = pearl.

So, maybe,
Margaret/MarGaLiTe --> GaLiTe --> PyGmalion --> Peggy

izzy_cohen@bmc.com

• Peggy a nickname for Margaret, Why is - Israel Cohen  Sep 25 2002, 7:14:44 AM
  • Re: Peggy a nickname for Margaret, Why is - Anneza  Sep 26 2002, 12:56:40 AM
  • Excellent reverse engineering Izzy, but I wouldnt bet money on it n/t - Pavlos  Sep 25 2002, 8:45:51 AM
    • PS: I think you might appreciate the fact that.... - Pavlos  Sep 25 2002, 9:12:38 AM