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I was surprised that you don't have any indication that Keegan can also be used as a girl's name which is our case.

You CAN name a girl FRANK if you want but it isn't very feminine. Whenever I hear of people naming thier baby girls boys names (like Keegan, Aiden, etc...) I always feel bad for them, its as if the parents really wanted a boy :(

Whenever I hear of people naming their baby boy girl names (like Keegan, Aiden, etc...) I always feel bad for them, its as if the parents really wanted a girl :(

The name definitely could be used for both genders. Keegan, to me, is a more masculine name rather than feminine. The name means "little fiery one" which would be more so for a boy, than girl. It's like the kick everyone was on after the movie "Splash," in naming their baby girls "Madison". Yes Madison is a very cute name, however it simply means: "son of Maude" ??? I would want more of a meaning behind my daughters name than just being cute. However, that is my prerogative and to each their own.

My name is Keegan, Im 16 and I am a girl. Everyone I meet say they love my name and how unique and pretty it is. So to the person who said they feel bad for girls with the name Keegan, Aiden etc.. I would for sure say they are wrong cause I love my name and everyone else I meet does to.

My daughter's name is Keegan. She is almost 15. Like the Keegan above, people who meet our daughter love the name. We did not research the name, it was chosen as we were arriving at the hospital where she was born. My wife said "How about Kagan?", I said "How about Keegan?" and she replied "That's a beautiful name - I love it!". Had we known that her name is primarily listed as a boy's name, we still would have named our daughter Keegan as "little fiery one" definitely fits her personality.

Personal experiences with the name Keegan: | Edit

My 1st choice was Kieran. But everyone said that he'd be teased and called Karen and would have a miserable existence growing up. So I was in a quandary. I had a baby name book with me at the hospital, and in thumbing through it my BIL said how 'bout Keegan? It had the same cadence and hard consonant beginnings and endings. And thus Keegan was named.

Nicknames for Keegan: | Edit

I call my Keegan Keeger mouse, Keegers, Keeg

Meanings and history of the name Keegan: | Edit

Gaelic meaning little firey one.

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