Megan - Names
Meaning of the name Megan
Gender:
Female
Meaning:
Pearl (from Greek: margarites)
History & etymology:
Megan is the Welsh diminutive of Margaret, a name with a very long tradition, ultimately deriving from Sanskrit (an ancient Indo-Iranian language). The name Margaret was introduced to Latin via Greek (margarites: pearl) and then spread to Wales. In other English-speaking countries, the name Megan has only been commonly used since the late 20th century.
Patron Saint of the name is a man: Welsh monk St. Meigan who lived in Cor Beuno in Carnarvon. Very little is known about his life. He is a patron saint of tortured victims. His feast day is celebrated on 1st November.
Alternative spellings & nicknames:
Megen, Maygen, Magan, Magen, Maegan, Meghan, Meggan, Meaghan, Meaghyn, Meagyn, Meygen, Meygyn
Short form: Meg
Diminutives: Meggie, Maggie
Similar names in other languages & name days:
Austria
20th July: Margareta
Finland
20th July: Margareeta
France
16th November: Mégane
Germany
20th July: Margaretha
26th August, 16th November: Margarita
Italy
16th May: Margherita
22nd February, 10th April, 10th June, 16th October: Margarita
Poland
18th January, 22nd February, 10th June, 13th July, 20th July: Małgorzata
Russia
30th July: Margarita
Sweden
20th July: Margareta
USA
13th July: Megan, Meghan
Famous people named Megan:
Megan Danso (1990-) - Canadian actress
Maegen Fay (1957-) - American actress
Megan Follows (1968-) - Canadian actress
Megan Fox (1986-) - American actress
Megan Hauserman (1981-) - American model
Megyn Kelly (1970-) - American journalist
Megan Lee (1995-) - American singer
Megan McDonald (1959-) - American children’s literature author
Megan Nicole (1993-) - American singer and YouTube star
Megan Park (1986-) - Canadian actress
Megan Rapinoe (1985-) - American soccer player
Meghan Trainor (1993-) - American singer and songwriter
Fun facts:
Popularity:
USA: 384th (2015)
England and Wales: 76th (2015)
Canada: 67th (2010)
Australia: 90th (2004)
Ireland: 65th (2015)
Scotland: 66th (2015)
New Zealand: 94th (2005)
Lucky colors: red, scarlet, brown
Lucky stone: Red topaz
Ruling planet: Mars
Characteristics: active, stubborn, adventurous, charming, sociable, daring