Irish girl name
Mórrígan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Mórrígan means great queen, or possibly 'phantom queen'. From Old Irish mór or mor, meaning great or possibly phantom, and rígan, meaning queen.
The Mórrígan is a powerful figure of Irish myth, associated with war, fate and sovereignty, who appears to Cú Chulainn in the Táin and aids the Tuatha Dé Danann at the Battle of Mag Tuired. Her name is often translated as great queen, though some scholars read the first part as meaning phantom. She can take the form of a crow, a cow or an eel. As a given name Mórrígan is dramatic and unusual, and its appeal comes from the strength and mystery of her stories. The shorter Morgan is a gentler cousin.
Variants of Mórrígan
MorriganMorrighanMor-Rioghain
Mórrígan popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2024 Mórrígan ranked #871 in Ireland (3 babies) and #2,742 in the US (63 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mórrígan mean?
Mórrígan means "great queen, or possibly 'phantom queen'". From Old Irish mór or mor, meaning great or possibly phantom, and rígan, meaning queen.
How do you pronounce Mórrígan?
Mórrígan is pronounced MOR-ee-gan.
What is the origin of Mórrígan?
Mórrígan is of Irish origin. From Old Irish mór or mor, meaning great or possibly phantom, and rígan, meaning queen.