Welsh · Girl name
Megan
“diminutive of Margaret”
About the name Megan
Megan is a Welsh feminine given name that originated as a diminutive form of Margaret. While Margaret ultimately derives from the Greek word for ‘pearl’, Megan itself does not directly mean ‘pearl’ but rather serves as a pet form or affectionate version of Margaret in Welsh. Notable bearers include Megan Fox, an American actress, and Megan Rapinoe, an American soccer player.
- Meaning
- diminutive of Margaret
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MEG-an(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Meghan
- Meagan
- Megyn
If you like Megan
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- Carys
- Ffion
- Elinor
Middle names for Megan
- Megan Rose
- Megan Anne
- Megan Claire
- Megan Joy
- Megan Elizabeth
Questions about Megan
- What does Megan mean?
- Megan is a Welsh name meaning "diminutive of Margaret".
- How do you pronounce Megan?
- Megan is pronounced MEG-an, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Megan?
- Variants of Megan include Meghan, Meagan, Megyn.
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