Morgen
Girl name · 15 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Morgen: 15 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1991.
A name that crosses linguistic borders with ease, Morgen is primarily a variant of Morgan, which has deep roots in both Welsh and Old English. From the Welsh *Morcant*, it likely combines *mor* (sea) with *cant* (circle), giving the evocative meaning of "sea circle" or "bright sea," while the Old English *morgene* offers the alternative meaning of "morning." This name carries an intriguing duality through its most famous bearer, Morgan le Fay, the powerful enchantress of Arthurian legend whose character shifts between benevolent healer and treacherous sorceress. The name also connects to places like Morgannwg, the medieval Welsh kingdom that gave its name to Glamorgan. Though less common in Scotland than Morgan, this spelling offers a fresh, airy quality while nodding to the Norse roots of *morginn*—a subtle reminder that dawn breaks differently depending on which shore you stand.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19913 babies
- Latest (2002)
- #6403 babies
- Total births
- 15since 1991
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y