Keegan

Meaning small flame
Origin Irish
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Keegan
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Kee-gan

About Keegan

Strong, confident, and refreshingly gender-neutral, Keegan breaks traditional feminine naming conventions with style. This choice signals parents who value strength and independence over stereotypical frills and flourishes. Keegan carries an athletic quality—energetic and capable, suggesting someone who embraces challenges and adventures. The hard "K" and "g" sounds give it punch and presence, making it memorable and substantial. While traditionally more common for boys, Keegan on a girl makes a powerful statement about rejecting limiting expectations. It's the kind of name that commands respect in professional settings while remaining approachable in personal contexts. Keegan offers no obvious nicknames, which means your daughter will likely go by her full name throughout life, maintaining its strong, singular identity. The name works beautifully for parents who want something distinctly different from conventional feminine choices. It's bold without being harsh, unique without being unpronounceable, and strong without being aggressive.

Variations of Name Keegan

Keeghan
Keagen
Keighan
Keagan
Katherine
Kelly
Kylie
Karen

Nicknames for Keegan

Kee
Keg
Keeg
Ganny
Keegan

Famous People Named Keegan

Keegan Connor TracyCanadian actress
Keegan-Michael KeyAmerican comedian and actor - unisex name
Keegan BradleyAmerican professional golfer - unisex name

Characters Named Keegan

Keegan HoltCharacter in the TV show "General Hospital"
Keegan FarrowCharacter in the book series "The Soulkeepers" by G.P. Ching