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Meahgan

Female

« Meahgan is a unique Irish name derived from Maighread, meaning 'pearl'. »

#48024 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Meagan is a unique and beautiful name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish name Maighread, which is a form of the name Margaret. The name Margaret comes from the Latin word "margarita," which means "pearl." The name Meagan has a long history and was first recorded in Ireland during the Middle Ages. It was often used as a nickname for women named Margaret or other variations of that name, such as Meg or Maggie. Over time, Meagan became more popular and eventually gained recognition as an independent given name in its own right. Today, it is still primarily associated with Irish culture but has also become popular in English-speaking countries around the world. One interesting aspect about the name Meagan is that it can be spelled in various ways, such as Meaghan, Meghann, Megan, and Meganne. Despite these variations, all of these spellings share the same meaning and origin.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Meahgan since 1880

Total births
16
Total since 1880
Peak year
1991
6 births
in 1991
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years