Reagan
Unisex nameIrish
✨ Meaning
Reagan is the anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, from a personal name usually connected to a root meaning impulse or, in some readings, little king. The two proposals are both current among specialists, so the meaning is best described as uncertain with 'little king' the more frequently cited gloss. The surname is one of the older recorded Irish family names.
🌍 Origin
The Ó Riagáin family were associated with the ancient kingdom of Leinster. The surname became internationally familiar in the twentieth century, and use as a given name in the United States rose sharply from the 1980s, applied to both boys and girls though with a strong feminine lean in recent decades.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Reagan mean?
The Irish root is disputed. 'Little king' is the most commonly cited reading, with a root meaning impulse as the alternative.
Is Reagan a boy's or a girl's name?
It is used for both in the United States, with a strong feminine lean in recent decades.
How is Reagan pronounced?
Both RAY-gan and REE-gan are used. The Irish surname is traditionally closer to REE-gan.