Welsh · Unisex name
Morgan
“sea-born, sea circle”
About the name Morgan
Morgan is a Welsh name used for both boys and girls. It is derived from Welsh ‘mor’ and ‘cant’, meaning ‘sea circle’, and is also interpreted as ‘sea-born’. Morgan le Fay is a prominent figure in Arthurian legend, an enchantress and half-sister of King Arthur. The name is used for both boys and girls in Welsh culture, and Morgan is also a common Welsh surname. Notable bearers include the American actor Morgan Freeman.
- Meaning
- sea-born, sea circle
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- MOR-gan(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Morgan
- Morgan Lee
- Morgan James
- Morgan Taylor
- Morgan Alex
- Morgan Rae
Questions about Morgan
- What does Morgan mean?
- Morgan is a Welsh name meaning "sea-born, sea circle".
- How do you pronounce Morgan?
- Morgan is pronounced MOR-gan, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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