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Regan Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "regan" is "little ruler; impulsive; royal", and is used often for "mostly used as a girl's name".

Name
regan
Meaning
little ruler; impulsive; royal
Pronunciation
ree-gən
Used for
mostly used as a girl's name
Syllables
2

Regan Name Details

The name Regan is of Irish and Gaelic origin. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, which means 'descendant of Riagán'. In Shakespeare's play 'King Lear', one of the king's daughters is named Regan, portraying her impulsive and ruthless character. The name gained popularity as a given name for girls in the late 20th century.

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