Keegan

Keegan is a name of Irish origin used as both a given name and a surname. In contemporary use, it is primarily masculine when given as a first name, though it is also used for females in some regions. The name has been adopted in many English-speaking countries.

Origin and meaning: Keegan derives from the Gaelic Mac Aodhagáin, meaning "son of Aodhagáin." Aodhagáin is a diminutive form of Aodh, which is associated with fire; as such, the name is commonly linked to the idea of a "little fire" or a fiery temperament.

Variations and usage: Spelling variants include Keagan (also Keagan) and Keagan; the form Keagan is common in the United States. The given name gained traction in the late 20th century and has become more widely used since then.

Notable people with the given name include Keegan-Michael Key, an American actor and comedian known for Key & Peele; Keegan Bradley, an American professional golfer who won the 2011 PGA Championship; Keegan Allen, an American actor from the series Pretty Little Liars; and Keegan Kuhn, an American documentary filmmaker.

As a surname, Keegan shares the same Gaelic origin as a patronymic, originally meaning "son of Aodhagáin." It remains most common in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities in North America and beyond.