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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Little king, sovereign

Regan is a regal name fit for a king or queen—literally. This gender-neutral name, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, means “little king” or “sovereign.” In popular culture, Regan is one of King Lear’s daughters in the Shakespeare play of the same name, as well as the baby in The Exorcist. It is a name that baby will be proud to wear throughout what will undoubtedly be an illustrious life.