Meghan
/M-EH-G-AE-N/
Pearl, a variant of Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret, which descends from a Greek word for pearl. Crossed into mainstream English use, the name keeps the lustre of its source, likening the bearer to a smooth and lovely pearl, a precious gem prized for its quiet shine.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Meghan is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Pearl, a variant of Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret, which descends from a Greek word for pearl. Crossed into mainstream English use, the name keeps the lustre of its source, likening the bearer to a smooth and lovely pearl, a precious gem prized for its quiet shine.”.
Meghan is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Pearl, a variant of Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret, which descends from a Greek word for pearl. Crossed into mainstream English use, the name keeps the lustre of its source, likening the bearer to a smooth and lovely pearl, a precious gem prized for its quiet shine." and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Common among British, American, European families, Meghan carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Meghan
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Meghan lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Meghan's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Meghan's saint & feast day →What does Meghan's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Meghan resonates in either tradition.
Meghan's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Meghan's full reading →
Does Meghan go with your family's names?
Meghan breaks into 5 sounds: /M-EH-G-AE-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Meghan sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Meghan beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Meghan — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Meghan
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Meghan
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Common questions about Meghan
What does the name Meghan mean?
Meghan means "Pearl, a variant of Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret, which descends from a Greek word for pearl. Crossed into mainstream English use, the name keeps the lustre of its source, likening the bearer to a smooth and lovely pearl, a precious gem prized for its quiet shine.." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Meghan a boy or girl name?
Meghan is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Meghan?
Meghan is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Meghan a Christian name?
Yes. Meghan is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Meghan mean in English?
Meghan originates from English, where it means "Pearl, a variant of Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret, which descends from a Greek word for pearl. Crossed into mainstream English use, the name keeps the lustre of its source, likening the bearer to a smooth and lovely pearl, a precious gem prized for its quiet shine.."
What are common nicknames for Meghan?
Common short forms of Meghan include Megi.
What is the numerology of Meghan?
Meghan has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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