Peppa Pig has been hiding something from us all - and fans are oinking mad about it. After years of thinking her name was just "Peppa," it turns out the world’s most famous cartoon piglet has a much fancier name: Pepperius Peppa Pig
This shocking discovery came to light after fans were left squealing with delight after a huge gender reveal party at London's Battersea Power Station announced the family were expecting a girl. Social media immediately exploded with disbelief, confusion and the occasional identity crisis.
"I’m sorry, her name is Pepperius???" one fan gasped. Another added, "Why do I feel like my entire childhood was built on lies?"
Peppa - sorry, Pepperius - first grunted her way onto TV screens in 2004, charming toddlers everywhere with her muddy puddle antics and questionable manners. But nobody, and we mean nobody, was prepared for this spicy little detail about her birth certificate.
Some fans are taking the news quite hard. “What’s next?" one asked. "George’s real name is Giorgio Pignatius Pig?"
Still, when you think about it, Pepperius does make sense. Peppa always had a little bit of extra seasoning — a little sass, a little spice, and a lot of side-eye for Daddy Pig.
After nearly two decades, Peppa Pig continues to surprise us. First she grew to the height of a small building (seriously, Google it), and now she’s out here casually dropping her secret name like it's no big deal.
Peppa’s unexpected full name is just the latest quirky detail from the animated universe that continues to charm and surprise viewers, even two decades after the show's debut
Pepperius Peppa Pig - you sneaky little swine!
5 fun facts about Peppa Pig you didn't know about
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Peppa's voice actors change - but Peppa never grows up
Over the years, different child actors have voiced Peppa because they outgrow her high-pitched, 4-year-old voice. However, in the show, Peppa has stayed the same age since 2004! -
Peppa has a surprisingly big family
Beyond Mummy and Daddy Pig, Peppa’s extended family includes Granny Pig, Grandpa Pig, Uncle Pig, Auntie Pig, and Cousin Chloe — plus lots of animal friends. It’s a whole universe! -
Daddy Pig’s real job is a mystery
Even though Daddy Pig is often shown working with maps or talking about architecture, the show never clearly states what his job actually is — it's a running joke! -
The Peppa Pig franchise is worth over a billion dollars
Thanks to merchandise, books, live shows, and theme parks, Peppa Pig has become one of the highest-earning children’s franchises in the world — even more valuable than many famous movies! -
Quentin Tarantino was once quoted as saying “Peppa Pig is the greatest British import of this decade” and she has lots of other celebrity fans too, from Gigi Hadid to Prince William