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Teaghan

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Teaghan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2008.

Teaghan is a modern variant of the Irish name Teagan, ultimately derived from the Old Irish *Tadhgán*, a diminutive of *Tadhg* meaning "poet" or "philosopher". Though less common than its sibling spelling, Teaghan has quietly appeared on Scottish birth registers since the early 2000s, often chosen for its soft yet spirited sound. Notable bearers are scarce—the name remains uncommon enough that no widely recognised public figure immediately springs to mind—but its roots tie it to the ancient bardic tradition of Gaelic Ireland and Scotland. One place connection lies in the etymological cousin Tadhg, which gave its name to the County Kerry mountain range Slieve Mish, from *Sliabh Mis*, said to be named after a mythical poetess. A further point of interest: Teaghan is sometimes considered a unisex choice, though in Scotland it leans heavily female, echoing the broader trend for soft, three-syllable names ending in *-an*.