Morgan
MOR-gən
A Welsh name traditionally understood as “sea-dweller” or “born of the sea.”
Meaning
The excerpts connect Morgan with Welsh/Keltic roots and gloss it as “sea dweller,” “by the sea,” or “seaman.” One excerpt also suggests a possible analysis from Welsh mor, “sea,” plus gan, “bringing forth,” though the books note some uncertainty around the exact etymology. Historically, the name appears in both masculine and feminine use.
Origin
WelshKelticvaries by culture
Fun fact
The 1884 excerpt says the feminine form Morgana was also in use in English.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Praenomina; or, the etymology of the principal Christian names of Great Britain and Ireland.