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Tieghan

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Pronounced TEE-gun /ˈtiː.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: Tieghan is a modern respelling of Teagan, an anglicization of the Irish surname O Tadhgain, from Tadhg, 'poet.' The -ieghan spelling is decorative and recent; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Irish roots, modern dress: Tieghan respells Teagan, tied to Tadhg, 'poet' (said 'TEE-gun'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningTieghan is a modern respelling of Teagan, an anglicization of the Irish surname O Tadhgain, from Tadhg, 'poet.' The -ieghan spelling is decorative and recent; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13304 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220202024

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

Tieghan is one of several modern respellings of Teagan, itself from the Irish surname O Tadhgain, based on Tadhg, 'poet.' The extra vowels are a contemporary flourish rather than an Irish spelling. Routes 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? Tadhg — the Irish word for poet and one of Ireland's oldest names — is the root under every Teagan, Teighan and Tieghan, however the vowels are arranged.
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Tieghan — Respelling of Teagan; Irish Tadhg 'poet'

Variations

TeaganTeighanTegan

Nicknames

TeeTeigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tieghan mean?

Tieghan respells Teagan, from the Irish surname O Tadhgain, based on Tadhg, 'poet.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tieghan?

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

Is Tieghan a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Tieghan?

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

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