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Teighan

Girl name · 94 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Teighan: 94 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 2004.

Teighan is a modern, phonetic variant of the Irish name Teagan, which itself derives from the Old Irish word *tadg*, meaning "poet" or "philosopher." This spelling, with its distinctive "ei" and "gh," emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought unique twists on traditional names. While no famous bearers named Teighan have yet achieved widespread fame, the name shares its root with the legendary Tadhg, a common name in Irish mythology and among medieval kings. The name also echoes the Irish surname O'Teige, which has given its name to places like Teige's Cross in County Cork. Teighan is a unisex name, though in Scotland it has been used more frequently for girls since the 1990s, reflecting a broader trend of adapting Irish names with creative spellings.