📖 About Tegan
Tegan is a Welsh feminine name rooted in the word teg, meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful', with the diminutive suffix -an giving it the sense of 'darling', 'loved one', or 'favourite'. In modern Welsh, tegan also means 'toy' — a term of endearment for something cherished. The name gained notable popularity in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the UK during the 1980s and 1990s, partly boosted by the Doctor Who companion Tegan Jovanka. In Australian records, Tegan peaked at rank 55 in 1990 with 138 registered births, then gradually faded through the mid-1990s.
📍 Details
- OriginWelsh
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningDarling, fair one, beloved
⭐ Famous People
- Tegan Quinn — Canadian indie pop musician, one half of the twin sister duo Tegan and Sara, known for albums like The Con and Heartthrob.
- Tegan Martin — Australian model and beauty pageant titleholder, Miss Universe Australia 2014 and Top 10 finalist at Miss Universe 2014.
- Tegan Jovanka — Fictional companion of the Fourth and Fifth Doctor in the British sci-fi series Doctor Who (1981–1984), played by Janet Fielding; her visibility boosted the name's popularity in Australia.
- Tegan Price — Australian reality television personality known for appearing on Married at First Sight Australia.