Meaning & Story
A Welsh surname meaning 'little' or 'small' — understated, strong, with a quiet Celtic dignity.
Vaughn comes from the Welsh 'fychan,' meaning 'small' or 'junior,' and it's one of those surnames-as-first-names that carries real quiet authority. It's a handsome, understated choice — not flashy, but solid and memorable. For a dog, it reads as distinguished and self-possessed, the kind of name that suits a well-bred hound or a dignified older rescue who carries himself with natural grace.