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Name Origin

Regan is an Irish surname and given name meaning 'little king' or 'descendant of the king'. It originates from the Gaelic 'Ó Raghallaigh', which translates to 'descendant of Raghallach'. Raghallach was a powerful Irish chieftain.

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Famous People

Regan Elaine MacNeil (1949-)

Actress

  • Starred in the film 'The Exorcist'
  • Won a Saturn Award for Best Actress for her role in 'The Exorcist'

Regan Smith (1997-)

Swimmer

  • World record holder in the women's 200-meter backstroke
  • Olympic gold medalist

Regan Gascoigne (1996-)

Reality TV personality

  • Appeared on the reality show 'Love Island'
  • Known for her outspoken personality and social media presence

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