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Keegan

Keegan

Keegan is a bold and unique baby name. Spirited and direct, this name uses the best elements of an Old Irish surname to create contemporary appeal. Keegan is a main character in the Partholon series, and Keegan Butcher-Baker is a character on the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Keep reading to learn more about this baby name.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Keegan:

Keegan originates from an anglicized and shortened version of Mac Aodhagáin. This name is a double diminutive of the personal name Aodh (taken from the Old Irish word Áed to mean “fiery,” “ardent” or “flame”). The name is traditionally masculine, but in recent years it has trended toward being unisex.

Symbolism of the Name Keegan:

Keegan derives ultimately from the Irish name Aodh (meaning “fiery”). Aodh is also the name of the Celtic god of the fiery underworld. The symbol for Aodh is the campfire.

Nicknames for the Name Keegan:

Keegan is a cool name, so it needs some cool nicknames! Fortunately, there are quite a few choices! We've compiled a list of the best nicknames for Keegan, including some we're sure you haven't thought of!

  • Keeg
  • Kee
  • Keegie
  • Key
  • KK
  • Egan
  • Keegie
  • Keeger
  • K.G.
  • Keegers
  • Keeg-O
  • Keegs
  • Keega
  • Keg
Baby name Keegan

Style of the Name Keegan:

Classic

Gender of the Name Keegan:

Keegan is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the Name Keegan:

KEE-gahn

Number of Syllables in the Name Keegan:

Two

Emotion Evoked From the Name Keegan:

The name Keegan evokes feelings of energy and earnestness.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Keegan:

Popularity of the Name Keegan:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Keegan was the 567th most popular baby name for boys in 2022. It has not yet entered the list of top 1,000 girl names.

Great Middle Names for Keegan and Their Meanings:

  • Archer (bowman)
  • Ennis (island, first choice)
  • Fletcher (arrow maker)
  • Hansen (God's grace, God has favored)
  • Lysander (liberator)
  • Matthias (gift of God)
  • Melvyn (council protector, strong friend, gentle lord)
  • Rhys (enthusiasm, ardor)
  • Russell (red one)
  • Vance (marshland)

Famous People with the Name Keegan:

  • Keegan Phillip Allen (actor)
  • Keegan Hansen Bradley (golfer)
  • Keegan Rhys Daniel (rugby player)
  • Keegan DeWitt (composer)
  • Keegan Gerhard (pastry chef)
  • Keegan Michael Key (comedian)
  • Keegan Reginald Pereira (field hockey player)
  • Keegan Edwin Smith (soccer player)
  • Keegan Connor Tracy (actor)
  • Keegan (character in the Partholon series by Phyllis Christine Cast)
  • Keegan Butcher-Baker (character on the BBC soap opera EastEnders)
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