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Female

Megan

Name Meaning:

Welsh diminutive of Margaret (Greek Margarites, "pearl").

Noteable Namesakes

Megan Fox (Actress); Megan Rapinoe (Soccer Player); Megan Mullally (Actress); Megan Thee Stallion (Rapper); Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Origin

Welsh/Greek

Popularity

US: #578, UK: #279

Variations/Nicknames

Meghan; Meagan; Meg; Meggie

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