Regan

The name Regan, for both women and men, represents an anglicized variant of the name Reagan. In German translation, it means 'the descendant of Riagan' and can also be interpreted as 'the descendant of the king' or 'the little king'.

What does the name Regan mean?

Regan, a gender-neutral first name, originates from Old Irish and is an anglicized form of Reagan. The literal translation into German is 'the descendant of Riagan', while a freer interpretation is 'the descendant of the king' or 'the little king'. The name has its roots in Old Irish, where it likely derives from the expression riagán, meaning 'little king'. This is composed of rí, meaning 'king' or 'ruler', and in, a diminutive form. Alternative spellings include Ragan and Ragen. The name became known through Shakespeare's work 'King Lear'.

Where does the name Regan come from?

Regan is a feminine first name with ancient Irish origins, carrying the meaning 'the descendant of the king'. The expression riagán, meaning 'little king', is composed of the Old Irish words rí for 'king' or 'ruler' and ríg for 'royal', along with in, a diminutive suffix. The relevance of this name extends across the English and Irish languages.

How do you pronounce Regan?

The pronunciation of Regan is clear and memorable. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'Ree-gan' [ˈʁeːɡan] or 'Re-gän' [ˈʁɛɡən]. The first syllable has a bright sound that captures attention, while the following syllable conveys a calming stability. The structure of the consonants provides a clear outline, and the soft 'n' at the end rounds off the name. Overall, Regan conveys a balanced and direct impression - modern and with a stable sound quality.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Regan is rather rare. It has not yet gained significance in the German name charts. Regan's best ranking was in 2001, reaching 176th place in the Northern Ireland name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times there, placing it at 573rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 1997 and 2024, its ranking in Northern Ireland is 393.

Famous people

• Regan Burns (American actress)
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• Regan J. Farquhar (American rapper)
• Regan Kelly (ice hockey player from Canada)
• Regan Lauscher (luge athlete from Canada)
• Regan McLeod (character from McLeod's Daughters)
• Regan Mizrahi (American actress)
• Regan Obeng (footballer from Ghana)
• Regan Oey (Canadian actress)
• Regan Poole (English footballer)
• Regan Reese (American actress)
• Regan Ryzuk (Swedish composer)
• Regan Smith (racing driver from the USA)
• Regan Tamanui (artist from Australia)
• Regan Teresa MacNeil (main character in The Exorcist)
• Regan Truesdale (American basketball player)
• Regan Upshaw (American football player)