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Regan
GirlIrish, Celtic origin · /REE-guhn/ · classic
Meaning: Little ruler, regal.
Popularity 47/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Regan is an uncommon name (popularity 47/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Regan is derived from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, meaning 'descendant of Riagán.' The name Riagán itself comes from the Old Irish word 'rí,' meaning 'king,' combined with a diminutive suffix, giving it the meaning 'little ruler' or 'regal.' The name gained literary prominence through Shakespeare's play 'King Lear,' where Regan is one of the king's daughters.
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