# What Does the Name Tegan Mean?

Tegan is a girl name of Welsh origin. It means “little poet”.

**Origin:** Welsh

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** TEG-un

The name Tegan comes from Welsh roots, where it carries the meaning “little poet”. It is pronounced TEG-un.

Is Tegan a boy or girl name? Tegan is traditionally used as a girl name.

## More Welsh names

- [**Anwen**very beautiful](/baby-name-anwen-meaning/)
- [**Gwen**white, fair, blessed](/baby-name-gwen-meaning/)
- [**Gwyneth**blessed](/baby-name-gwyneth-meaning/)

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Tegan?

Tegan means “little poet”. It is a name of Welsh origin.

### What origin is the name Tegan?

Tegan is of Welsh origin.

### Is Tegan a boy or girl name?

Tegan is traditionally a girl name.