Find out how popular the first name Teighan has been for the last 19 years (from 2005 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Teighan by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Teighan is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 98% of people named Teighan being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 14 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Teighan.

The history of the first name Teighan

The name Teighan is a relatively modern anglicized version of the ancient Irish Gaelic name Tadhgán, which itself derives from the name Tadg. Tadg is thought to have originated as a pet name or diminutive form of names beginning with "Tá" like Táilchín. The root "tá" may be related to Irish Gaelic words like "tálann" meaning "talent" or "tál" meaning "bright and shining."

Tadhgán arose as a diminutive form of Tadg, with the suffix "-án" conveying smallness or endearment. Over time, as the name spread beyond Ireland, it underwent various spelling changes and modifications to fit different languages and naming conventions. The spelling Teighan emerged as one such anglicized form, reflecting the evolving pronunciation and spelling preferences of English speakers.

While the name Tadg and its variants have a long history in Irish tradition, there are few definitive historical references to the specific spelling Teighan until more recent times. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this spelling may be Teighan Sweeney, an Irish writer and historian born in 1718.

Other notable figures throughout history who bore variations of this name include:

Tadhg Óg Ó Súilleabháin (c. 1670-1750), an Irish harper and composer. Teigue O'Regan (c. 1616-1661), an Irish Catholic priest and historian. Tadhg Ó Cianáin (c. 1455-1509), an Irish scribe and translator. Tadg mac Céin (c. 550-654), an Irish poet and scholar. Teigue O'Regan (c. 1616-1661), an Irish Catholic priest and historian.

While not an exhaustive list, these individuals illustrate the long-standing presence of variations of the name Teighan within Irish culture and history, often associated with literary, religious, and scholarly pursuits.

Data source

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