Teig

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
A shortened version of the Irish name Tadhg, meaning "poet" or "philosopher"
Pronunciation
TIEG
Tayg or Tig
Popularity
Teig is not a very popular name and is quite rare even in Ireland. It is not ranked in the top 1000 names in any country.

cartoon of the name Teig
Cartoon of Teig

Teig Name meanings & History

A shortened version of the Irish name Tadhg, meaning "poet" or "philosopher". Anglicized form of Tadhg used by Douglas Hyde in his translation of the Irish folktale 'Teig O'Kane (Tadhg O Cáthán) and the Corpse'. Teig is typically used as a masculine name, although it could also be given to a girl. It is most commonly used in Ireland and other English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Teig: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Teig:

T: Tacky,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Tireless,Touchy,Truth,Talkative

E: Entertain,Environment,Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

G: Gregarious,Go-getter,Genuine,Goof-off

Teig is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Formal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name

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