No, it is an Irish (Gaelic) name.
Although widely thought to be an Irish name, it's actually a Welsh form of Margaret. It has no Gaelic spelling but is still a Celtic name.
It's a Welsh name Megan a form of Margaret;Irish would use Peig or Peigín.Scottish Gaelic is Magaidh or Peigi.Although Megan/Meghan may sound Irish, it isn't.
Megan it from Greek, Welsh, Irish- It is said to be "great" and "brave," but may also be "precious," or "pearl." For Margaret.
It is not Irish, it's Welsh.It is a diminutive of Margaret which in turn is from the Greek margarités.
Meaghan is not a traditional Irish name but an English variant of Megan. And Megan is a Welsh pet form of Margaret. Margaret is an English name derived from Greek meaning "pearl". see www.behindthename.com
it means pearl (well that's the welsh meaning) it also means bravery , understanding of animals and courage beyond compare (im not called Megan myself by the way)The meaning of the name Megan is Pearl or Little Pearl.
Despite it's appearance it is not Irish, it is Welsh: Megan (meg-gan) a form of Margaret. Spellings such as Meghan and Meaghan are American attempts to make it look Irish.
"Megan" is related to "Margaret " which is from the Greek, "Margaron," meaning pearl.It was very popular recently in Wales.I don't think it has any special meaning to the Irish. It may sound Irish but it's Welsh.
Megan Jendrick's birth name is Megan Quann.
Megan Lavner's birth name is Megan Lynnette Thompson.
Megan McCord's birth name is Megan McWhirter.