Meghan

Meghan is an alternative spelling of Megan, which has its origins as a Welsh diminutive of Margaret.

What does the name Meghan mean?

Meghan is derived from Megan, an originally Welsh short form of Margaret. The name means "the pearl," derived from the Latin word margarita and the ancient Greek margarites, which also means "pearl." The name Meghan was especially popular in the 1980s, particularly in the USA and Canada. One of the most well-known people with this name is the former American actress Meghan Markle, who adopted the title "Duchess Meghan of Sussex" after her marriage to Prince Harry. Other prominent bearers of the name include Canadian actress Meghan Heffern and American singer Meghan Trainor. Variants of Megan include Maegan, Maeghan, Meagan, Meaghan, and Megyn, as well as the short forms Meg, Meggie, and Meggy. A French form is Mégane.

Where does the name Meghan come from?

The first name Meghan, as a form of Margaret, comes from the Latin word margarita, which means "pearl," and has its origins in the ancient Greek margarites, which is borrowed from Persian. The ancient Greek term margarites stands for "pearl," while the Latin margarita also means "pearl."

How do you pronounce Meghan?

The pronunciation of Meghan is two syllables and compact. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Meg-an" [ˈmɛgən]. The name begins with a short, clear sound that immediately catches the ear. The ending "-an" provides a gentle, slightly softened conclusion, creating a harmonious balance between clarity and softness. Overall, Meghan has a modern and calm sound.

When is the name day of Meghan?

The most significant name day for Meghan is celebrated on July 20, in honor of Saint Margaret of Antioch.

Popularity

In Germany, Meghan is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest placement was in 2019 at 1,257th. Over the last ten years, Meghan has been given as a first name approximately 90 times, placing it 2,596th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,244th.

Nicknames & pet names

Maggie / Maki / Max / Maxi / Meak / Meek / Meg / Megaly / Meggi / Meggle / Meggy / Megs

Similar first names

Famous people

• Meghan Agosta-Marciano (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Meghan Allen (Model from the USA)
• Meghan Andrews (American actress)
• Meghan Beesley (American hurdler)
• Meghan Black (English actress)
• Meghan Chase (Fictional character from the book 'The Iron King')
• Meghan Collison (Canadian model)
• Meghan Daum (Writer from America)
• Meghan Duggan (American ice hockey player)
• Meghan Gardler (American basketball player)
• Meghan Heffern (Actress from Canada)
• Meghan Klingenberg (American soccer player)
• Meghan Lenczyk (Soccer player from the USA)
• Meghan Lisenby (American soccer player)
• Meghan Marguerite McCain (Columnist, author)
• Meghan Markle (Actress from the USA)
• Meghan Mikkelson (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Meghan Musnicki (American rower)
• Meghan Orourke (Writer from the USA)
• Meghan Ory (Canadian actress)