Meaghen as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Meaghen

What is the meaning of the name Meaghen ?

The baby name Meaghen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛɡən/ (MEG-ən).

Meaghen is Welsh in Origin.

Meaghen is a rare modern spelling of Meghan/Meaghan, deriving from Welsh Megan, a medieval pet form of Margaret. Ultimately, it traces to Greek Margaritēs, meaning “pearl.” Pronunciation typically matches Megan (MEG-ən), with the “gh” silent; the eagh cluster reflects Irish-influenced orthography seen in North American and Irish usage. While the form Meaghen is uncommon, it sits within the same onomastic family as the better-known Megan/Meghan.

Margaret’s prominence through saints and queens ensured sustained medieval popularity across Britain and Europe, and Welsh Megan later spread widely in the English-speaking world, peaking in the late 20th century and gaining renewed visibility via contemporary public figures named Meghan. Variants include Megan, Meghan, Meaghan, Meagen, and Meggan; short forms Meg and Maggie are standard. Related cognates and derivatives are Margaret, Margot, Greta, Rita, and Daisy (a traditional nickname for Margaret), with the shared meaning of “pearl.”