US Popularity Rank: 6093

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Poet; Philosopher

Tadhg is a boy’s name of Irish origin. Meaning “poet” or “storyteller,” Tadhg was one of the most common boy’s names in Ireland pre-colonization, and remains popular to this day. Variant spellings include Tadgh and Tadhgh, while Teague is an anglicized version. The name is sometimes believed to be the Irish form of Timothy, but there is in fact no connection between the two. Tadhg was the name of several ancient Irish kings, with more recent bearers including Irish rugby players Tadhg Beirne and Tadhg Furlong. If you’re looking for a classic Irish name with a long and proud history, Tadhg could be the perfect choice for baby!