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Tadhgán

Pronounced: TY-gawn

Meaning: 'Little poet' or 'little philosopher' (diminutive of Tadhg).

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Teegan, Teigan
Variants
Tadgán
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

Diminutive of Tadhg, borne by Tadhgán mac Cathail, a 10th-century King of Bréifne, and other early Irish nobles.

The story behind Tadhgán

An affectionate diminutive used as a personal name in its own right.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; descriptive form.

Did you know?

Diminutive of Tadhg; source of the surname Mac Tadhgáin.

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