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Tegan

TEE-guhn

Tegan (name) means a given name, used for both women (from Welsh) and men (from Irish), and also a surname. Example: “Tegan moved to Cardiff last year.”

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A given name, used for both women (from Welsh) and men (from Irish), and also a surname.

"Tegan moved to Cardiff last year."

Word forms

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Etymology

The female name comes from a 20th-century Welsh coinage meaning "darling"; the male name derives from the Irish name Tadhg via Teagan.

Origin: Welsh · First attested 1900

Class of 1900 Tegan joined the language around 1900.

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Rhymes for Tegan

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tegan” mean?

The word “Tegan” means a given name, used for both women (from Welsh) and men (from Irish), and also a surname.

How do you pronounce “Tegan”?

“Tegan” is pronounced TEE-guhn (/ˈtiːɡən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tegan” in a sentence?

Here is “Tegan” used in a sentence: “Tegan moved to Cardiff last year.”

What part of speech is “Tegan”?

“Tegan” is a name.

Where does the word “Tegan” come from?

The word “Tegan” dates back to around 1900 and comes from Welsh. The female name comes from a 20th-century Welsh coinage meaning "darling"; the male name derives from the Irish name Tadhg via Teagan.

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