Tegan

Updated: August 23, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Tegan with a Welsh name that signifies beauty, but for some, it's also alternative spelling to the Gaelic name Teagan. However you see it, it's a beautiful baby name that is suitable for both boys and girls, and it would be perfect for your newborn if you're looking for something that isn't too common but not too out there either. Tegan pairs well with numerous middle names.

Meaning of the name Tegan:

Welsh: Beautiful, fair
Gaelic: poet, storyteller

Origin of the name Tegan:

The baby name Tegan may be derived from the Welsh word “teg,” which means fair or beautiful. It may also be derived from the Irish-Gaelic word “tadhg,” which means poet or storyteller. In that case, it would be an alternative spelling of the name Teagan.

Symbolism of the name Tegan:

As a Welsh name, Tegan may symbolize natural beauty. As a Gaelic name, it could symbolize someone who is creative and writers or tells stories.

Style of the name Tegan:

Modern in the United States

Gender of the name Tegan:

Tegan is a great name for both boys and girls, though it's more commonly used for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Tegan:

TEE-gin

Number of syllables in the name Tegan:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Tegan:

The baby name Tegan evokes images of someone who is fair, peaceful and harmonious.

Alternative spellings for the name Tegan:

Teagan

Nicknames for the name Tegan:

Teag
Tay

Popularity of the name Tegan:

Tegan only spent a few years on the list of the top 1,000 baby names in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration. For girls, it ranked from 2010 until 2017. For boys, it only made the list in 2007.