Morrigan

Irish

"phantom queen"

Morrigan Origin and Meaning

The name Morrigan is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "phantom queen".

The mythological Morrigan was the ancient goddess of war, often symbolized by a crow. Besides being a name, this is also used as a proper noun preceded by an article: the Morrigan, defined as a monster in female form. The meaning of Morrigan has been related to both terror and greatness. While some relate the name to Morgan of the Arthurian legends, Morrigan and Morgan are actually unrelated.

Morrigan Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1030 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Morrigan

• 1030 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Morrigan

• Morrigan McCarthy documentary photographer and photo editor at The New York Times

The name Morrigan in Pop Culture

• Morrigan character from the video game franchise "Dragon Age."
• 'The Hounds of the Morrigan' (1985) fantasy novel by Irish writer Pat O'Shea
• Morrigan main character from the novel 'Divine by Blood' (PC Cast)
• Morrigan character in J.K. Rowling's "Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."
• Morrigan Crow main character of Jessica Townsend's "Nevermoor" book series