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Teigan

Girl name · 381 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Teigan: 381 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 40 births in 2003.

Teigan is a modern variant of the Irish name Tadhg, meaning "poet" or "philosopher," and while it has deep Gaelic roots, it emerged as a given name in Scotland largely through English and Australian influences in the late 20th century. The most famous bearer is Australian actress and producer Teigan Clive, though the name also gained visibility through American country singer Tegan Marie. There is no direct place name connected to Teigan, but the original Tadhg lends its sound to the Irish surname Teagan, which itself appears in place names like Teagan's Creek in County Cork. Interestingly, Teigan is often confused with the very similar Tegan, a Welsh name meaning "fair" or "beautiful," which has seen parallel popularity in Scotland.