What is the origin of the name Meggan?

Meggan is a name of Welsh origin.

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Meggan

MEH-gun

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

2,927

Peak Year

#185 in 1985

First Recorded

1957

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Megan, a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.

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Nicknames

Meg Maggie

Spelling Variations

Megan Meghan

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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