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Teghan

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Teghan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2003.

Teghan is a modern spelling variant of the Welsh name Tegan, derived from the word *teg*, meaning "fair" or "beautiful." While its roots are firmly Welsh, the name has become popular throughout the English-speaking world, including Scotland, where it appears in records from the late 20th century onward. Famous bearers include Canadian musician Tegan Quin of the indie-pop duo Tegan and Sara, and Welsh professional wrestler Tegan Nox, born Steffanie Rhiannon Lloyd. The name also gained recognition through the television series *Doctor Who*, where Tegan Jovanka was a beloved companion in the 1980s. There is no major place directly named Teghan, though the River Tegan in Wales shares the same etymological root. An alternative spelling, Teaghan, is occasionally seen, but Teghan remains the more common form outside of Wales.