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Teagan?

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sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 11:59

I like it and rhymes with my surname.

Your thoughts?

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CountMushroom · 15/05/2023 15:48

sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 14:37

Tegan is Welsh and the pronunciation we would use (there are 2 correct pronunciations) would be tay-gan. Teagan is Irish and pronounced tee-gan.

I prefer the Irish pronunciation but welsh spelling

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It’s not an Irish name in any spelling or pronunciation, though. That’s one of those made-up US baby name site ‘facts’.

ourflagmeansdeath · 15/05/2023 15:17

Okay then if it sounds good and you love the name go for it 😊

Freysimo · 15/05/2023 14:52

Tegan was a Dr Who companion in the early 80s, if you're a fan.

FluffMagnet · 15/05/2023 14:50

Thanks to Brexit all I can think is TEGAN DELETE THIS FFS

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sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 14:37

SpamIAm · 15/05/2023 14:34

I hadn't realised it was popular in Australia, that's quite random isn't it...or does it have some origin other than welsh?

I also prefer the spelling Tegan, but possibly just because that's what I'm used to.

Tegan is Welsh and the pronunciation we would use (there are 2 correct pronunciations) would be tay-gan. Teagan is Irish and pronounced tee-gan.

I prefer the Irish pronunciation but welsh spelling

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SpamIAm · 15/05/2023 14:34

I hadn't realised it was popular in Australia, that's quite random isn't it...or does it have some origin other than welsh?

I also prefer the spelling Tegan, but possibly just because that's what I'm used to.

pecantoucan · 15/05/2023 14:08

sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 13:41

So I think my granddad once said that he choose his children's names based on what sounded nice when put together.

I've got an unusual last name and would often be nicknamed that.

Unfortunately i can't write it online.

I like the name Tegan that I don't think anyones opinion will change my mind lol. But I'm surprised such a negative opinion - I've only heard it once in this country.

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If you like it and your surname doesn't rhyme with it then go ahead and use it

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sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 14:04

No. It sounds good.

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CountMushroom · 15/05/2023 14:02

sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 12:30

?????

No my last name had one syllable

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So it doesn’t rhyme with your surname?

Luredbyapomegranate · 15/05/2023 13:58

You mean like Tegan Peg or Keg or something?

In which case no, clearly that’s rubbish

musixa · 15/05/2023 13:48

sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 12:31

I was wondering why? I don't know anyone apart from Aussies that use the name

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It has a harsh sound to me, and it sounds more like a surname than a first name.

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sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 13:41

ourflagmeansdeath · 15/05/2023 13:32

I like Teagan but I'd definitely consider if pairing it with your surname sounds too silly. If you think it sounds good and woild suit an adult as well then go for it

So I think my granddad once said that he choose his children's names based on what sounded nice when put together.

I've got an unusual last name and would often be nicknamed that.

Unfortunately i can't write it online.

I like the name Tegan that I don't think anyones opinion will change my mind lol. But I'm surprised such a negative opinion - I've only heard it once in this country.

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ourflagmeansdeath · 15/05/2023 13:32

I like Teagan but I'd definitely consider if pairing it with your surname sounds too silly. If you think it sounds good and woild suit an adult as well then go for it

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sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 13:30

Amdone123 · 15/05/2023 12:59

I know twins Teagan and Thalia.
Prefer Thalia.

I'm far too much of a basic bit h got Thalia lol

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sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 13:30

TallulahBetty · 15/05/2023 12:51

Do you know what rhyming means?

Also, Teagan is hideous and dated. Sorry.

Morgan? Regan?

Outdated?

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LittleLegsKeepGoing · 15/05/2023 13:16

sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 12:29

Oh fab! I got some reason didn't know that spelling existed

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This spelling is the Welsh word for Toy.

Teagan is probably used in Wales more than England but it's not an Aussie name in origin.

Amdone123 · 15/05/2023 12:59

I know twins Teagan and Thalia.
Prefer Thalia.

Coronationstation · 15/05/2023 12:58

e.g. Teagan Bann?
It's an awful name regardless of what it rhymes with and also makes me think of VW SUVs!

TallulahBetty · 15/05/2023 12:56

Teagan Keegan
Teagan Regan
Teagan... Egan?

Candymay · 15/05/2023 12:55

I need to know this rhyming last name now.

does it rhyme op?

in my own opinion teagan is an awful name. But we are all different. It’s a bit like Dean- dated

TallulahBetty · 15/05/2023 12:51

Do you know what rhyming means?

Also, Teagan is hideous and dated. Sorry.

Morgan? Regan?

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sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 12:50

@pecantoucan not sure how else to describe it!

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pecantoucan · 15/05/2023 12:33

sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 12:32

Hmmm maybe not rhymes but sounds good

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That's completely different so why did you say rhyme?

SilentParrot · 15/05/2023 12:32

sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 12:30

?????

No my last name had one syllable

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so not rhyming then...

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sillyonehetpes · 15/05/2023 12:32

pecantoucan · 15/05/2023 12:30

If it rhymes with your last name I wouldn't tbh

Hmmm maybe not rhymes but sounds good

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