Reagan
Reagan (name) means an Irish surname and given name, notably borne by U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Example: “Ronald Reagan served as president through the 1980s.”
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Etymology
Anglicized from Irish Gaelic Ó Riagáin ("descendant of Riagán").
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What does “Reagan” mean?
The word “Reagan” means an Irish surname and given name, notably borne by U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
How do you pronounce “Reagan”?
“Reagan” is pronounced RAY-guhn (/ˈɹeɪ.ɡən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Reagan” in a sentence?
Here is “Reagan” used in a sentence: “Ronald Reagan served as president through the 1980s.”
What part of speech is “Reagan”?
“Reagan” is a name.
Where does the word “Reagan” come from?
The word “Reagan” comes from Irish. Anglicized from Irish Gaelic Ó Riagáin ("descendant of Riagán").
Is “Reagan” a common word?
“Reagan” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Reagan a first name or a surname?
Reagan is used as both a surname and a given name, and it originates as an Irish name. As a surname it is best known from U.S. President Ronald Reagan, while as a first name it is given to both boys and girls.
What is the origin of the name Reagan?
Reagan is an Irish name that began as a family surname before also being used as a given name. It is carried by people of Irish descent, including the American president Ronald Reagan.
What is the difference between the spellings Reagan and Regan?
Reagan and Regan are related names spelled differently, with Reagan being the more familiar form of the Irish surname. Regan also exists independently as a given name, so the two are best treated as separate spellings.
Is Reagan a boy's name or a girl's name?
Reagan has traditionally been a boy's name and a surname, but it has become popular as a girl's given name too, particularly in the United States. The spelling stays the same; only the range of who receives it has broadened.
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