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Teagan

Girl / Boy name · 189 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Teagan: 189 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 22 births in 2006.

Teagan has two distinct potential origins, most commonly considered an Anglicised form of the Irish Gaelic name Tadhgán, meaning "little poet" or "poet," from *tadhg* (poet) combined with a diminutive suffix. Alternatively, it may derive from a Welsh surname linked to the place name Tegfan, meaning "fair" or "beautiful." Though relatively modern as a given name in Scotland, Teagan gained popularity partly through cultural associations: the name appears in the animated film *The Secret of Kells*, where the character is a warrior girl. Famous bearers include American actress Teagan Presley and Australian rugby player Teagan Gower. Unlike the similar-sounding Tegan, a Welsh name meaning "fair," Teagan's spelling with an *a* has become more common in recent decades, particularly in Scotland and the United States.