Meganne Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MEG-an //ˈmɛɡən//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: Pearl; Irish: Strong

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Meganne is a variant of the name Megan, which itself is derived from the Welsh name Megan, a diminutive form of Margaret. The name Margaret originates from the Greek word 'margaritēs', meaning 'pearl', which was adopted into Latin as 'margarita' and later into Old French as 'Marguerite'.

The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Norman names entered the English lexicon, including variations of Margaret. Throughout history, the name Margaret has been borne by numerous notable figures, including saints and queens.

One of the most significant is Saint Margaret of Scotland, who lived in the 11th century and was canonized for her pious life and charitable works. Her influence helped to popularize the name in medieval England and Scotland.

Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and literature, including the King James Bible, where it is associated with themes of purity and virtue, further enhancing its cultural resonance. The name Meganne, as a derivative of Megan, carries with it the same connotations of beauty and value associated with pearls.

In Welsh culture, the name Megan has been embraced for its melodic quality and connection to heritage. The enduring appeal of the name reflects its deep roots in linguistic history and its association with revered figures in Christian tradition.

Variants like Meganne illustrate the evolution of names over time, adapting to linguistic and cultural shifts while retaining their original significance.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Meganne, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MeganMollyMiaMadelineMayaMabel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Meganne. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MeghanMeganMargoMiraMina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Meganne was first seen in the United States in 1971.

Meganne has ranked as high as #7344 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in .

In the past 5 years the name Meganne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Meganne is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Meganne was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Meganne.

Year Total Births Girl
2007 6 6
2005 7 7
2002 5 5
2001 9 9
2000 11 11
1999 10 10
1998 14 14
1997 12 12
1996 12 12
1995 10 10
1994 19 19
1993 10 10
1992 7 7
1991 21 21
1990 16 16
1989 13 13
1988 10 10
1987 11 11
1986 8 8
1985 15 15
1984 13 13
1983 10 10
1982 6 6
1981 13 13
1980 8 8
1979 5 5
1977 5 5
1971 8 8

Top States for Meganne

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