Find out how popular the first name Keragan has been for the last 5 years (from 1996 to 2000) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Keragan by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Keragan is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2000, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Keragan.

The history of the first name Keragan

The name Keragan is of ancient Celtic origin, tracing its roots back to the Gaelic languages spoken in the British Isles and parts of continental Europe during the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Irish word "céarr," meaning "left-handed" or "awkward," combined with the suffix "-gan," which was a common diminutive ending.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Keragan can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history dating back to the 15th century. In this text, a person named "Cerragán mac Duibhghilla" is mentioned, although the exact year and context are unclear.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Keragan. One of the earliest was Keragan of Connaught, a 12th-century Irish chieftain who ruled over a small territory in the western province of Connaught (born c. 1145, died c. 1210).

Another historical figure was Keragan the Scribe, a 14th-century Irish monk and calligrapher known for his beautiful illuminated manuscripts (born c. 1320, died c. 1385). His work can be found in various monastic libraries and collections across Ireland and Britain.

In the 16th century, Keragan O'Reilly was a prominent Irish landowner and military leader who fought against the English during the Nine Years' War (born c. 1555, died c. 1610). He is remembered for his defense of the town of Cavan and his allegiance to the Irish chieftains.

Moving into the 18th century, Keragan MacKenzie was a Scottish Highlander who fought alongside the Jacobite forces during the 1745 Uprising against the British Crown (born c. 1720, died c. 1775). He is said to have been present at the Battle of Culloden and later escaped to France after the defeat.

Finally, in the 19th century, Keragan O'Connor was an Irish-American politician and activist who campaigned for Irish independence and workers' rights in the United States (born 1835, died 1910). He played a significant role in the Irish Republican Brotherhood and was a prominent figure in the Irish-American community in New York City.

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