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Teigen
Pronounced TAY-gen /ˈteɪ.ɡən/High
Meaning: A spelling of Teagan/Tegan — variously 'a little poet' (Irish, from the poet Tadhg) and 'fair; attractive/lovely' (Welsh); a surname; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Teigen is a spelling of Teagan/Tegan — variously 'a little poet' (Irish, from the poet Tadhg) and 'fair; attractive/lovely' (Welsh); a surname (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'TAY-gen').
In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, a-little-poet at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Teigen mean?
Teigen spells Teagan/Tegan — variously Irish 'a little poet' and Welsh 'fair; attractive'; used for both sexes. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Teigen?
It's said TAY-gen /ˈteɪ.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Teigen a boy or girl name?
Teigen is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.
How popular is Teigen?
Teigen is a very rare spelling in the U.S.