Tegan

Meaning of Tegan

Tegan steps onto the stage like a quick-footed flamenco dancer, its Welsh roots humming “beloved, little darling” while the crowd claps along with a bright “¡olé!” This unisex charmer sounds like TEE-guhn, breezy and bold, easy on the ear and light on the tongue. Folklore paints it as a pocket-sized hero—small word, big heart—ever ready to wrap a child in cariño. Pop culture chimes in too: think indie twins Tegan and Sara strumming guitars under festival lights, proof that the name wears creativity like a crown. Steadily gliding through U.S. charts since the sixties, never flashy yet never fading, Tegan feels like a secret beach everyone’s happy to share. In short, it’s a name that twirls, grins, and whispers “mi amor” all at once—perfect for any little soul who plans to color outside the lines.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as TEE-guhn (/ˈtiːɡən/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

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Notable People Named Tegan

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Tegan Martin -
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Curated byCarmen Elena Vasquez

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