The baby name Morrigan is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MOR-ih-gan (IPA: /ˈmɒrɪɡən/ or /ˈmɔːrɪɡən/).
Morrigan is Irish, Irish (Gaelic) in Origin.
The baby name Morrigan is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MOR-ih-gan (IPA: /ˈmɒrɪɡən/ or /ˈmɔːrɪɡən/).
Morrigan is Irish, Irish (Gaelic) in Origin.
From Old Irish Mórrígan (also Mórrígu), this name comes from mór “great” + rígain “queen,” commonly glossed as “great queen”; an older folk etymology renders it “phantom queen,” reflecting the goddess’s fearsome aspect. In early Irish literature the Morrígan is a sovereignty and war deity, a shape‑shifter linked with crows and prophecy who appears in the Táin Bó Cúailnge and other sagas.
Though not a traditional personal name, Morrigan began to see use in the late 20th century with the Celtic revival and neopagan interest, now occasionally chosen in Ireland, the UK, North America, and beyond. Anglicized forms and spellings include Morrígan (with diacritics), Morrigan (standard), Morrighan, and the scholarly Morrigu/Mórrígu; diminutives like Morri or Rigan are rare. Similar-looking Morgan/Morgane is Welsh and etymologically unrelated. The name carries connotations of strength, independence, and uncanny allure.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2024 | #1 | — | 911 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2020 | #278 | 6 | 2,919 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| France | Girls | 2020 | #392 | 3 | 3,215 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #877 | 40 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,259 | 9 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,437 | 10 | 9,415 |
Morrigan is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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