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Teigan
How to Pronounce Teigan
Pronounced TEE-gən /ˈti.ɡən/High
Meaning: A spelling of Teagan — from the Irish, variously 'fair, attractive' and 'a little poet/bard' (linked to Tadhg, 'a poet'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Teigan is a spelling of Teagan — from the Irish, variously 'fair, attractive' and 'a little poet or bard' (linked to Tadhg, 'a poet'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern Irish name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Teig).
It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, fair-or-a-little-poet at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Teigan mean?
Teigan spells Teagan — Irish 'fair' or 'a little poet'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Teigan?
It's said TEE-gən /ˈti.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Teigan a boy or girl name?
Teigan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Teigan?
Teigan is a rare name in the U.S.