Teigen
te(i)-gen
US Popularity:7125
Origin:Norwegian
Meaning:Strip of land; Darling; Pretty, beautiful; Poet
Teigen is a gender-neutral name of Norwegian and Welsh origin. This beautiful name comes from the Old Norse word teigr, meaning “strip of land,” and Tegan, a diminutive of the Welsh expression teg, meaning “darling,” “pretty,” or “beautiful.” Teigen is growing in popularity, most likely because of model Chrissy Teigen. Teigen is also considered an Irish name, meaning “poet,” derived from the name Teagan, the Anglicized spelling of Tadhg. Teigen boasts a modern-chic air despite its Old Norse, Welsh, and Irish roots. A timeless name with a distinct pronunciation will certainly help baby Teigen go far in life.
Famous People Named Teigen
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- Chrissy TeigenModel
How Popular Is The Name Teigen?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Teigen is currently #4698 on The Bump
Boy:Teigen is currently #2641 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Teigen is currently #3123 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Teigen is currently #7125 in U.S. births
Boy:Teigen is currently #8823 in U.S. births
Girl:Teigen is currently #4968 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#4968
in 2023
+ 2281
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Teigen, April 2021
Behind the Name, Tegan, April 2024
Ancestry, Teigen Family History
IMDb, Chrissy Teigen
Behind the Name, Tadhg, June 2023
Behind the Name, Teagan, January 2022
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