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she is the best person to ever walk this planet, she’s always there for you when you need her and she’ll make you look so cute with her snazzy makeup, hair and fashion skill. Down-to-earth, hella funny, and a gorgeous face (and personality) she’ll have you wondering how you have such an amazing best friend. And best friend is such an understatement that it’s basically a slap in the face to call eachother that so that’s why we’ve been fooling people for the 16 years of our life saying we’re sisters. We’ve basically travelled the world together and no distance can come between us (I’m not joking, I literally get on a plane to go see her because now she lives in another freaking country! Yeh, thanks for that Debra) anyway that’s my ted talk done, thanks for listening. Have a nice day Megan’s around the world.

Personal experiences with the name Megan

I have a sister named Megan. She is artistic, pretty, funny, and fun to be around.

My name is Megan and I used to hate my name. I always envied other girl's names like Emma or Shay but now that I'm older (18), I am in absolute love with my name. My parents named me Megan because they thought that it was a good, strong name for a good and strong girl.

My name is Megan. I was born in 1986 and was always one of many growing up, often all spelt differently. I love it, and love being called "Meg" as well, but it is definitely dated. I don't think I've ever met a Megan born after the 1990s.

My name is Megan (pronounced with the long e - MEEGIN). For the LONGEST time, I was the only one and now the pronunciation has changed to "MAYGEN" - HUGELY frustrating because now people assume that is how MY name is pronounced and then they get offended when I gently correct them - and it's fun to watch their expression!

My name is Megan. I've heard of lots of other people named Megan, but I've never personally known one. Whenever I introduce myself, the person says something along the lines of, "that's my sister's name!" or "I have a cousin named Megan!" It isn't usually spelt the same, though. A lot of people spell it Meghan.

I've known four girls named Megan. I don't remember much about two of them, but I liked talking to them. I go to school with the other Megans. One is really bubbly and the other has a more "dead inside" personality. They're all nice and great people.

I’ve know my Megan all my life and she is now basically my adopted sister, I love her so much! She’s so pretty and funny and just amazing in general. Also glen (her bf) if you hurt her I know where you live and I will personally fly to wherever you are in the world and yeet you into the Minecraft abyss, pleases and thank yous.

Nicknames for Megan

Megs, Meg, Meggy, Megster, Meggers, Muggs, Megumegu, Meegs, Nutmeg, Megi, Meggie-Sue, Megalodeon (from Nickelodeon)

Meanings and history of the name Megan

From the Anglo-Saxon for "strong, capable" "pearl"

Megan is a Welsh diminutive of the name Margaret, which is where the "pearl" definition comes from--ancient Greek μαργαριτης (margarites) "pearl" is generally acknowledged as the root of Margaret. The "strong" definition probably comes from confusion with the ancient Greek word μέγᾰς (megas) "strong", which is related to the modern prefix mega-.

While it may not be the literal root of the name, it could certainly be argued that the Hebrew מגן (magen), meaning "shield", is related to Megan. This could also tie into the "strong and capable" definition.

Famous real-life people named Megan

Megan Fox - American actress
Megan Mullally - American actress
Megan Rapinoe- US Women's National Team
Megan Hope Sanov (b. 2009), daughter of American actress, reality show host, director, and author Alison Sweeney

Megan in song, story & screen

The actress Megan Fox from Jennifers' Body and Transformers.
The baby sister in Father of the Bride 2 is named Megan after the doctor who delivers her.
Megan Stier, character in the TV series "Mad Men", played by Jessica Paré
"Megan" by the Smoking Popes
Megan Gordon Harrison is a soap opera character on One Life to Live who dies tragically of lupus
There's this children's book called "Pigs" and the main character is Megan :)
In My Little Pony, they caregiver's name is Meg
In the Disney Movie Hercules, Megara (Meg for short) is the name of Hercules' love interest.
Meg Griffin from Family Guy
Megan Morse otherwise known by her Martian name M'gann M'orzz and her hero name Miss Martian from DC Comics most popularly Young Justice or Teen Titans
Megan Rose Wong, character in Heather Vogel Frederick's "The Mother-Daughter Book Club"
Megan Gwynn, Pixie of the X-Men