Save Gender Feminine Usage Popular Culture Pronounced Pron. /ˈpɛp.ə/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Probably from one of the English words pepper or pep (meaning "energy", itself derived from the name of the spice). Peppa Pig is a British animated television series for young children, debuting 2004. Related Names RootpiperUser SubmissionPeppa Categories energy, fictional characters, Peppa Pig characters, spices, TV show titles