Meighan
MAY-ghan
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
564
Peak Year
#43 in 1988
First Recorded
1965
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
An anglicized spelling of the Irish name 'Méigín', a diminutive of 'Máire' (Mary). It means 'bitter' or 'rebellious'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Meighan
Likely a misspelling of Meghan, referring to Meghan Markle.
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