Meghann is a unique spelling of the name Megan that gives it more of an Irish feel. This variation became popular due to a book called “The Thorn Birds.” Meghann was popular in the 1970s and 1980s and is now a top 5,000 option.
Meaning of the name Meghann:
Welsh: pearl
Origin of the name Meghann:
Meghann is a spelling variation of the baby name Megan. The latter began as a nickname in Wales for the name Margaret. Megan, and its spelling variation Meghann, only became popular outside of the Welsh culture in the 1900s.
Symbolism of the name Meghann:
Meghann means “pearl” as it has the same meaning as the original name Margaret. Margaret comes from the Latin name Margarita, which is a variation of the Greek word “margarites.” “Margarites” is a word that translates to “pearl” in English.
Style of the name Meghann:
Traditional
Gender of the name Meghann:
Meghann is a wholesome baby name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Meghann:
MEHG-un
Number of syllables in the name Meghann:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Meghann:
Meghann feels youthful and common. It is a wholesome and lighthearted baby name.
Alternative spellings for the name Meghann:
Nicknames for the name Meghann:
- Meg
- M&M
- Nutmeg
- Megs
- Mega
- Meggie
- Meggi
- Meggy
Popularity of the name Meghann:
Meghann was a top 1,000 baby name from 1978 at rank 572 to 1987 at rank 899. The name was most popular in 1979 at rank 517. As of this year, Meghann is rank 4,646.
Related names for the name Meghann:
Great middle names for Meghann and their meanings:
- Alicia (noble-natured)
- Carol (strong, manly)
- Florence (prosperous, flourishing)
- Celeste (heavenly)
- Adair (wealthy spear)
- Cordelia (heart, daughter of the sea)
- Camille (religious helper)
- Alana (beauty, serenity)
Famous people with the name Meghann:
- Meghann Shaughnessy (tennis player)
- Meghann Fahy (actress, “The Bold Type”)
- Meghann Haldeman (actress, “Camp Wilder”)
- Meghann Burke (soccer player)
Meghanns in popular culture:
- Meghann (character from “The Thorn Birds”)