What origin is the name Morrigan?

Morrigan comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Morrigan a popular name?

Morrigan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Morrigan?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Morrigan — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Morrigan

Q: Is Morrigan a rare name?

Yes. Morrigan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Morrigan

Morrigan

Unisex

irish

3 syllables

Morrigan is an irish unisex name meaning "In Irish mythology, this name belongs to a powerful war goddess and translates to 'great queen' or 'phantom queen.'".

With irish roots, Morrigan is a unisex name that means "In Irish mythology, this name belongs to a powerful war goddess and translates to 'great queen' or 'phantom queen.'". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Irish mythology, this name belongs to a powerful war goddess and translates to 'great queen' or 'phantom queen.'

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Morrigan

Very rare in US records

What does Morrigan mean?

Morrigan is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "In Irish mythology, this name belongs to a powerful war goddess and translates to 'great queen' or 'phantom queen.'".