Morgan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Morgan means sea-born, sea-bright. From Old Welsh Morcant, possibly meaning sea-bright or sea-circle

Morgan is one of the oldest Welsh names and has been used for both men and women, though in modern times it is used for both. It comes from the Old Welsh Morcant, a compound of mor, meaning sea, and a second element uncertain, perhaps meaning bright or circle. Early Welsh kings and the Arthurian enchantress Morgan le Fay, known as Morgana, are among those who carried it. In Wales it has an honourable history as a surname and a given name. It is strong, balanced and widely used, suiting any child.

Variants of Morgan

MorcantMorgenMorgannMorgana

Well-known people named Morgan

Morgan Freeman.

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