Morgan
Morgan comes from the Welsh "mor" (sea) and "cant" (circle) — or "mor" and "gan" (chief). In Arthurian legend, Morgan le Fay was the sorceress half-sister of King Arthur. Morgan (the actor Morgan Freeman, born 1937, known for "The Shawshank Redemption" and his voice) is the most famous male bearer. Morgan was a top-100 American name for girls from 1985 to 2005, peaking at #30 in 1997. The "M" opening is firm, and the "an" ending gives it a slight masculine echo. Morgan is a unisex name of Welsh origin that means "Sea circle, sea chief". Elegant, Welsh, and quietly strong. The name sounds graceful. Morgans tend to be composed. US top 100 (girls) in 1990s. Now top 300. Well-known people named Morgan include Morgan Freeman (actor), Morgan le Fay (Arthurian), Morgan Fairchild (actress), Morgan (Welsh name). Common variations and related forms of Morgan include Morgen (variant), Morgana (Italian), Morgaine (variant), Morry (nickname).