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Morrigan

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Pronounced MOR-ih-gən /ˈmɔr.ɪ.ɡən/High

Meaning: From Irish Mór-Ríoghain, 'great queen' or 'phantom queen' — the shape-shifting goddess of war and fateMedium

In 30 seconds: The phantom queen herself: Morrigan is the shape-shifting Irish goddess of war and fate, who flew over battlefields as a crow. Dark, regal, and magnificently mythic.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom Irish Mór-Ríoghain, 'great queen' or 'phantom queen' — the shape-shifting goddess of war and fate
U.S. rank (2025)#2742 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births63 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319952025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Morrigan comes from Irish Mór-Ríoghain — read as 'great queen' or 'phantom queen' (scholars debate the first element) — the goddess of war, fate, and sovereignty who haunts the Ulster Cycle. A bold mythological choice in the dark-academia naming wave.

In the U.S. it is rare, chosen for its mythic gravitas. Great-queen at the root, crow-winged, and striking.

Did you know? The Morrígan could become a crow, an eel, a wolf, or a maiden — and her appearance over a battlefield foretold its outcome; even the hero Cú Chulainn couldn't escape her.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Morrigan — etymology debated

Variations

MorríganMorganMorrighan

Nicknames

MoriRigan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Morrigan mean?

Morrigan is from Irish Mór-Ríoghain, 'great queen' or 'phantom queen', the war goddess; the first element is debated.

How do you pronounce Morrigan?

It's said MOR-ih-gən /ˈmɔr.ɪ.ɡən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Morrigan a boy or girl name?

Morrigan is a girl's name.

How popular is Morrigan?

Morrigan is a rare name in the U.S.

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