Meaning & origin
What it means
Heekin is a form of Egan. Egan means “descendant of Aodhagán.”
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Where it comes from
Heekin is a form of Egan. Egan comes from Irish, and ultimately from Old Irish.
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Heekin’s family of names
In English usage, Heekin as a surname has a related form in Egan.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
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