Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Pearl
Origin:
Welsh
Meaning:
Little Pearl
Pronunciation:
(MEH gan) [Guide]
Used in:
English and Welsh speaking countries
Additional info:
Megan is a Welsh diminutive form of Margaret, from Greek 'margaron', "pearl", and thus means "little pearl".
The form may have been borrowed from, or given rise to such abbreviated forms as Meg, Maggie and Mags.
In USA, Megan's Law requires the law enforcement authorities to notify the public if a sex offender moves into the community. It was named after rape and murder victim Megan Kanka.
Notable Megans include actresses Megan Fox and Megan Mullaly.
It was the most popular girl's name in Wales in 2006, but fell to 2nd place in 2007.
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