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Morgan

Name Meaning:

Welsh name Morcant or Morgen, possibly derived from 'môr' (sea) and 'cant' (circle) or 'gen' (born). Meaning "sea circle" or "sea-born." Associated with Morgan le Fay in Arthurian legend.

Noteable Namesakes

Morgan Freeman (Actor - Male); Morgan Fairchild (Actress - Female); J.P. Morgan (Financier - surname); Morgan le Fay (Arthurian Figure - Female)

Origin

Welsh

Popularity

US: #190 (Female), #206 (Male), UK: #171 (Female), #228 (Male)

Variations/Nicknames

Morg; Morgs; Morgie

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