Teag
Unisex
Teag is a short form of
Teagan: on birth records it is written Teagan (29,169 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Teagan page. Also a short form of Teegan.
Origin: Irish Gaelic (and Welsh).
Meaning: little poet; or fair, beautiful.
Teagan comes from the Irish surname Ó Tadhgáin, from Tadhgán, a diminutive of Tadhg 'poet,' and is sometimes associated with the Welsh Tegan 'fair, beautiful.'
The story of the name Teag
Teag is a short form of Teagan. It keeps its origin (Irish Gaelic (and Welsh)) and meaning — little poet; or fair, beautiful.
On birth records, Teag is rarely written as such: the Teags are Teagans (29,169 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Teagan page. Teag is also a short form of Teegan.
Frequently asked questions about Teag
What does Teag mean?
Teag is a short form of Teagan, which means little poet; or fair, beautiful.
When is Teag's name day?
Teag shares Teagan's name day.
Is Teag a name in its own right?
It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Teagan.
Teag's profile
Energy
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Humor
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Independence
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Sensitivity
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Ambition
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Stability
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Whimsy
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Diplomacy
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Loyalty
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Need for attention
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