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Taegan
Pronounced TEE-gan /ˈti.ɡən/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Teagan — from the Irish, variously 'a little poet' and 'fair; attractive' (from an Irish surname); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Taegan is a spelling of Teagan — from the Irish, variously 'a little poet' and 'fair; attractive' (from an Irish surname; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'TEE-gan').
In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, a-little-poet at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Taegan mean?
Taegan spells Teagan — Irish, variously 'a little poet' and 'fair'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Taegan?
It's said TEE-gan /ˈti.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Taegan a boy or girl name?
Taegan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Taegan?
Taegan is a very rare spelling in the U.S.