MORGAN  

Gender: F
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: "sea"

Popularity in 2008: #46

Early (i. e. , 1970s) unisex name from Arthurian legend, now used more for girls than boys, but veering down for both, though we still find it a sophisticated choice.

Variations:
Morrigan, Morganica, Morgance, Morgyn, Morgin, Morgain, Morganna, Morgen, Morganetta, Morganette, Maughan, Morghan, Morgann, Morganne

International Variations:
Muirgan, Morgane, Morgana, Morgaine (French)

Morgan is being discussed in our message boards:

• Alternitives to the top 10 boys and girls names!
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• Has Morgan gone to the girls...?
• Siblings for Carson
• Names heard about town in the last week or so

Read Nameberry blog posts about Morgan:

• VAMPIRE BABY NAMES
• BOYS' NAMES FOR GIRLS: A Key To Success?
• MIDDLE NAMES: Are two better than one?
• WELSH NAMES: Beyond Gwyneth and Griffin
• GUINEVERE AND GARETH: BABY NAMES FROM CAMELOT