Name:
Megan
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Welsh
Meaning:
Megan is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret. Margaret originates in Greek language and means "pearl". It is derived from the Greek word margarites. One of the most famous bearers of this name is probably the former Conservative Prime Minister of the UK Margaret Thatcher, nicknamed the "Iron Lady". The name has become popular again recently after decrease in usage within the 20th century and currently is one of the most popular feminine given names in the United States.
Pronunciation:
MEG-ən
The Five Elements:
Metal
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Famous Megan:
Megan Ewing : model
Megan Foley : jazz artist
Megan Follows : actress
Megan Fox : actress
Megan Gale : model
Megan Gallagher : actress
Megan Mullally : actress
Megan Parlen : actress
Megan Terry : writer
Megan Ward : actress
Megan West : jazz artist