Meghann
Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Meghann: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1980.
The name Meghann is a modern, phonetic variation of Megan, which itself is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, ultimately from the Greek *margarites*, meaning "pearl." This spelling softens the traditional pronunciation while keeping its elegant, lustrous meaning intact. Among notable bearers, actress Meghann Fahy is known for her roles in *The White Lotus* and *The Bold Type*, while Meghann Gunderman is a respected American model and photographer. While no major places are directly named after this specific spelling, the root ‘Margaret’ has inspired countless locations, such as Saint Margaret’s Bay in Nova Scotia. This version of the name offers a fresh, slightly less common alternative to Megan, and its ‘-ann’ ending gently echoes the Scottish habit of pairing names with “Ann” for a rhythmic, feminine finish.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19803 babies
- Latest (1994)
- #6293 babies
- Total births
- 12since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y