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At a Glance: Name: Morrigan – Meaning: great queen – Origin: Irish (mythological) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: MOR-ih-gun
Morrigan is an Irish name straight out of mythology, and its meaning is 'great queen,' from Mor-Rioghain. You may have seen it explained as 'phantom queen' instead, but that version rests on a weaker theory linking the name's prefix to words for nightmare or terror — 'great queen' is the better-supported reading. It's a name with real linguistic footing behind it, not just a modern invention.
Meaning & Origin of Morrigan
Meaning: Great queen.
Origin: Irish (mythological).
A common claim: Morrigan is often said to mean 'phantom queen' Actually: The better-supported derivation is 'great queen' (Mor-Rioghain); 'phantom queen' comes from a less-favored theory linking the prefix to words for nightmare/terror.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Morrigan
Phonetic: MOR-ih-gun IPA: /ˈmɒrɪɡən/
Popularity of Morrigan
Morrigan has stayed rare in Social Security data going back to 1995, peaking at #2573 in 2023 with 69 babies given the name, then falling to #3788 in 2024 with just 40.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1995–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Morrigan mean?
Great queen. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Morrigan)
How do you pronounce Morrigan?
Morrigan is pronounced MOR-ih-gun (IPA: /ˈmɒrɪɡən/).
Is Morrigan a popular name right now?
Morrigan peaked at #2573 in 2023 and is ranked #3788 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1995–2024.)
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