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Teghan

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Pronounced TEE-gun /ˈtiː.ɡən/High

Meaning: Teghan is a modern respelling of Teagan, from the Irish surname O Tadhgain, a diminutive of Tadhg ('poet'). The 'little poet' gloss is the usual reading, though the path from surname to girls' first name is a modern American one and the spelling itself is invented. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Teagan, from an Irish surname tied to Tadhg, 'poet' (said 'TEE-gun'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningTeghan is a modern respelling of Teagan, from the Irish surname O Tadhgain, a diminutive of Tadhg ('poet'). The 'little poet' gloss is the usual reading, though the path from surname to girls' first name is a modern American one and the spelling itself is invented. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#11152 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 356

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319892022

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

Teghan respells Teagan, which comes from the Irish surname O Tadhgain, a diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet.' The surname-to-girls'-name path is modern and American, and this particular spelling is a recent invention. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'TEE-gun').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., far behind the standard Teagan spelling. Rare, Irish-rooted, and crisp.

Did you know? Behind Teghan sits Teagan and, behind that, the Irish name Tadhg — a poet. The gh spelling is a modern American touch rather than an Irish one, which we note honestly (said 'TEE-gun').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Teghan — Respelling of Teagan; Irish Tadhg 'poet'; modern spelling

Variations

TeaganTeganTeigan

Nicknames

TeeTegGigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teghan mean?

Teghan respells Teagan, from an Irish surname tied to Tadhg, 'poet' — often glossed 'little poet.' Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Teghan?

It's said TEE-gun /ˈtiː.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Teghan a boy or girl name?

Teghan is used here as a girl's name; Teagan is used for both.

How popular is Teghan?

Teghan is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S.; Teagan is far more common.

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