Regan
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✦ Meaning
“Irish surname from 'O'Riagáin,' meaning 'descendent of Riagan.' King Lear's daughter Regan carries tragic nobility, while modern usage emphasizes strength and independence.”
Popularity Over Time
Regan is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Regan from King Lear
- Regan Burns (actress)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Irish origin, literary significance
People Also Ask
Irish surname from 'O'Riagáin,' meaning 'descendent of Riagan.' King Lear's daughter Regan carries tragic nobility, while modern usage emphasizes strength and independence.
Regan is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Regan include Rea, Gana.
Names that pair beautifully with Regan include Cordelia, Ophelia, Juliet, Ophelia.