Morgan
Welsh · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Morgan
Morgan derives from the Welsh name Morgân, composed of "mor" (sea) and "gân" (bright or born), meaning "sea-bright" or "sea-born," with roots in Old Welsh and Celtic languages.
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Etymology
Morgan derives from the Welsh name Morgân, composed of "mor" (sea) and "gân" (bright or born), meaning "sea-bright" or "sea-born," with roots in Old Welsh and Celtic languages. The name is primarily used in Welsh, English, and Irish cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Wales and Arthurian legend (notably Morgan le Fay), and has become widespread across English-speaking countries in modern times.
Morgan currently ranks #312 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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