Tegan is a female name of Welsh origin, meaning "Pretty" or "Fair". It is a diminutive of the Welsh word teg, which translates to "fair" and also conveys expressions of endearment such as 'darling', 'loved one', or 'favourite'. In the Welsh language, it is also the typical term for 'toy'. Notable individuals bearing the name Tegan include Tegan Nox, a Welsh professional wrestler, and Tegan Quin, a Canadian singer-songwriter who forms half of the duo Tegan and Sara. The name has also been attributed to fictional characters, such as Tegan Jovanka from the British television series Doctor Who and Tegan Price from the US television series How to Get Away with Murder. Additionally, Tegan is related to the Cornish female name Tegen and the Irish female given name Teagan.
Tegan and Sara are a Canadian indie pop duo formed in 1998 in Calgary, Alberta, led by identical twin sisters Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin. Both musicians are songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, having released ten studio albums and earned a Grammy nomination in 2012 for their video album, "Get Along." Their most recent album, "Crybaby," was released on October 21, 2022, and their memoir, "High School," was released on September 24, 2019, with a TV series based on the memoir released on Amazon Freevee in the fall of 2022. The duo's journey began with early work and demos, leading to their debut album, "Under Feet Like Ours," released in 1999. Their mainstream success started with albums like "So Jealous" in 2004 and "The Con" in 2007. Tegan and Sara's seventh studio album, "Heartthrob," released in 2013, marked their highest-charting record, debuting at number 3 on the Billboard Top 200. Their musical journey continued with albums such as "Love You to Death" and "The Con X: Covers." The duo's impactful presence in the music industry has earned them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim, solidifying their position as influential figures in the indie pop genre.
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