Philosopher or poet
Teige is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Tadhg. It has deep roots in Gaelic history and was a common name among medieval Irish kings and chieftains. The name traditionally signifies a person of wisdom, specifically a poet or a philosopher.
Less common today
Teige isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,511 in 2004.
15th-century King of Thomond
Medieval Irish poet
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).