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Teighan

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Pronounced TEE-gun /ˈtiː.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: Teighan is a modern respelling of Teagan, from the Irish surname O Tadhgain, based on Tadhg, 'poet.' The -eigh- spelling is recent and decorative; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname in a modern coat: Teighan respells Teagan, tied to Tadhg, 'poet' (said 'TEE-gun'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningTeighan is a modern respelling of Teagan, from the Irish surname O Tadhgain, based on Tadhg, 'poet.' The -eigh- spelling is recent and decorative; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13295 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720052024

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

Teighan is a modern respelling of Teagan, an anglicization of the Irish surname O Tadhgain, from Tadhg, 'poet.' The -eigh- spelling belongs to the recent fashion for decorative vowels. The routes behind any one family's choice are uncertain, which we note (said 'TEE-gun').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, Irish-rooted, and respelled.

Did you know? Behind Teagan and Teighan sits the Irish name Tadhg — 'poet' — one of the oldest and most Irish of names, which surname-makers turned into O Tadhgain.
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Teighan — Respelling of Teagan; Irish Tadhg 'poet'

Variations

TeaganTeeganTegan

Nicknames

TeeTeigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teighan mean?

Teighan respells Teagan, from the Irish surname O Tadhgain, based on Tadhg, 'poet.'

How do you pronounce Teighan?

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

Is Teighan a boy or girl name?

Teagan and its spellings are used for both; Teighan is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Teighan?

Teighan is a very rare spelling for girls in the U.S.

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