Tegan is a Welsh-origin feminine given name that means "darling," from diminutive of Welsh teg "beautiful, pretty." It translates directly to "darling," "loved one," or "favourite" in Welsh, where it is also the standard word for "toy."Usage and PopularityTegan saw widespread popularity in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Canada during the 1980s and 1990s. Its usage was boosted by the Australian character Tegan Jovanka, a companion on the television series Doctor Who from 1981 to 1984.Notable BearersNotable people with this name include Tegan Bennett Daylight (Australian author), Tegan Martin (Miss Universe Australia 2014), Tegan Nox (Welsh professional wrestler), and Tegan Higginbotham (Australian comedian). It is also borne by Tegan and Sara, the Canadian musical duo (where Tegan is half of the pair).VariantsEnglish variants include Teagan and Taegan.Meaning: "Darling" or "beautiful"Origin: Welsh diminutive of tegUsage: English, WelshNotable regions: Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada