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Teigen Pronunciation

Teigen is pronounced TY-gen /ˈtaɪ.ɡən/High

Meaning: Variously a Norwegian surname ('an enclosed field/meadow') and a spelling of the Welsh Tegan ('fair; beautiful; a darling'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An enclosed field; fair; beautiful: Teigen is Norwegian/Welsh. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'TY-gen').

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Origin LowNorwegian, Welsh

MeaningVariously a Norwegian surname ('an enclosed field/meadow') and a spelling of the Welsh Tegan ('fair; beautiful; a darling'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7204 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 429

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Teigen comes variously from a Norwegian surname ('an enclosed field/meadow') and from a spelling of the Welsh Tegan ('fair; beautiful; a darling'; routes layered, which we note). Made widely known by the model Chrissy Teigen. A crisp, modern name (said 'TY-gen'; nickname Tei).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style first name. Rare, an-enclosed-field-and-fair at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Teigen is variously a Norwegian surname ('an enclosed field/meadow') and a spelling of the Welsh Tegan ('fair; beautiful; a darling') — a crisp, modern name (made known by Chrissy Teigen; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TY-gen').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Teigen — routes layered

Variations

TeganTeaganTaygen

Nicknames

Tei

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Surname-name Welsh Norwegian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Teigen?

Teigen is pronounced TY-gen (/ˈtaɪ.ɡən/). Press play above to hear Teigen said aloud.

How do you say Teigen?

Teigen is said TY-gen (/ˈtaɪ.ɡən/). Press play above to hear Teigen said aloud.

What does the name Teigen mean?

Teigen is variously a Norwegian surname ('an enclosed field') and the Welsh Tegan ('fair; beautiful'); the routes are layered.

Is Teigen a boy or girl name?

Teigen is most often a girl's name.

How popular is Teigen?

Teigen is a rare name in the U.S.