Morrigan Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMOR-ih-gun / /ˈmɔːrɪɡən/Irish; Welsh
Meaning
great queen (Irish); phantom (Welsh)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish mythology, Morrigan is a goddess associated with war and fate, often depicted as a crow. The name is derived from the Old Irish 'Mórrígan', meaning 'great queen'. In Welsh, the name can be linked to the word for 'phantom', reflecting a different cultural interpretation.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Morigan
- Morrighan
International Variants
- Morrigana (Italian)
- Morrigann (English)
Famous people named Morrigan
Morrigan Aensland — character in the Darkstalkers video game series.
Morrigan — character in the comic series 'The Sandman'.
Fictional characters named Morrigan
Morrigan — 'Dragon Age' series.
Morrigan — 'The Sandman'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Morrigan was first seen in the United States in 1995. Morrigan has ranked as high as #1307 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Ohio, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Morrigan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Morrigan (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | |
| NJ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 40 |