In the Middle English (between the Norman invasion of 1066 and mid-to-late 15th century), "pygg" was the type of clay used for making jars which people used for saving money. Around the 18th century, the spelling of "pygg" changed and the term Pygg jar" evolved to "pig bank". As the pig shape is child-friendly, the name soon caught on among children.
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