Given name

Riagan

“born into royalty; the little ruler”

Riagan is a variant of Regan. One interpretation is “born into royalty; the little ruler.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

Riagan is a variant of Regan. One interpretation is “born into royalty; the little ruler.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Riagan is a variant of Regan. An origin associated with Regan is Celtic.

Explained through its name family

The story

Riagan is a variant of Regan. The history of Regan gives this family its wider story. Regan is one of Lear’s daughters in King Lear. Shakespeare’s source for the name is uncertain; later use has also been reinforced by the Irish surname Regan or Reagan, a distinct naming route.

Explained through its name family

Riagan’s family of names

Riagan has a related form in Regan.

Walk Riagan’s family in the name graph

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The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 1

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Similar names

If you love Riagan, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.

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Regnan

“born into royalty; the little ruler”

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Reçaan

“born into royalty; the little ruler”

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Raegan

“born into royalty; the little ruler”

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1% boys · 99% girls

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Riorden

“a royal poet; a bard or minstrel”

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Reardon

“a royal poet; a bard or minstrel”

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92% boys · 8% girls

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Riordon

“a royal poet; a bard or minstrel”

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Rayghun

“born into royalty; the little ruler”

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Hrothegarr

“a king”

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Sibling ideas

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