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Teegan

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Teegan Pronunciation

Teegan is pronounced TEE-gən /ˈti.ɡən/High

Meaning: Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'Medium

In 30 seconds: A pocket poet for daughters: Teegan respells Teagan — Irish Tadhgán, 'little poet' — with a clarifying double e. Bard-rooted, playground-bright, and increasingly girls'.

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Origin MediumIrish, American

MeaningDouble-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'

U.S. rank (2024)#3557 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,964

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Teegan double-e's Teagan, the anglicized Irish Tadhgán — Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher', plus a diminutive — a name early Irish saints wore. The clarified spelling reads cleanly to American eyes, and its sound fits the modern -gan and -lyn waves.

American use serves both sexes, with girls' share growing. Rare in this spelling — a poet, miniaturized and modernized.

Did you know? Tadhg, Teegan's grand-root, was so common in old Ireland that 'every Tadhg, Dick and Harry' was the Gaelic version of the man on the street — 'little poet' was everyman.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Teagan — etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Tee

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If you like Teegan…

Teagan— the standard spelling of the same little poet

Reagan— a fellow Irish surname-name for girls

Keegan— the rhyming Irish pick

Megan— the companion Celtic girls' classic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Teegan?

Teegan is pronounced TEE-gən (/ˈti.ɡən/). Press play above to hear Teegan said aloud.

How do you say Teegan?

Teegan is said TEE-gən (/ˈti.ɡən/). Press play above to hear Teegan said aloud.

What does the name Teegan mean?

Teegan is a spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán, a diminutive of Tadhg — 'poet, philosopher'.

Is Teegan a boy or girl name?

Teegan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Teegan?

Teegan is a rare spelling in the U.S.