Teagan

At a Glance

Meaning

Little poet (diminutive of Irish Tadhg, 'poet')

Origin

Irish (diminutive of Tadhg); also Welsh (variant of Tegan)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

TEE-gunListen

Teagan is a girl's name of Irish origin, a diminutive of Tadhg, the Irish word for 'poet', so it carries the meaning 'little poet'. It's pronounced TEE-gun, and it reads as worldly, clean, and modern. It also shows up as a Welsh variant of Tegan.

Meaning & Origin of Teagan

Meaning: Little poet (diminutive of Irish Tadhg, 'poet').

Origin: Irish (diminutive of Tadhg); also Welsh (variant of Tegan).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Teagan

Popularity of Teagan

Teagan peaked at #150 in the U.S. in 2016, when 2,045 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #333 with 936 girls, so it's less common than it was but still a familiar name.

Names Like Teagan

These names share Teagan’s style, era or origin.

• Eilish
• Keeley
• Keira
• Kiara
• Kiera
• Alaina

FAQ

What does the name Teagan mean?

Little poet (diminutive of Irish Tadhg, ‘poet’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Teagan?

Teagan is pronounced TEE-gun (IPA: /ˈtiːgən/).

Is Teagan a popular name right now?

Teagan peaked at #150 in 2016 and is ranked #333 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2024.)

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