Fearghal
Fearghal is an Irish, male given name. One possible derivation for the name is from the Gaelic words fear "man" and ghal "valour", thus the name translates to "man of valour".[1] The anglicized form is Fergal or Feargal.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Proto-Celtic |
| Meaning | man of valour |
| Region of origin | Scotland, Ireland, Isle of Man |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Fergus, Fearghus, Fearghas |
Historic Figures
- Fearghal Ó Taidg an Teaghlaigh (died 1226), bodyguard to Cathal Crobhdearg Ua Conchobair
- Fearghal Ó Gadhra (1597-1660), lord of Coolavin
- Fearghal Mág Samhradháin (died 1393), chief of the McGovern clan
- Fearghal mac Catharnach (died 821/823), ruler of Loch Riah
Politics
- Fearghal McKinney (born 1962), former deputy leader of the SDLP
The Arts
- Fearghal Óg Mac an Bhaird (1550-1616), Gaelic-Irish poet
- Fearghal mac Domhnuill Ruaidh Mac an Bhaird (died 1550), Gaelic-Irish bardic poet
Sport
- Fearghal Purcell (born 1980), Irish Footballer
- Fearghal Flannery (born 1991), Irish Hurler
References
- Mairéad Byrne, Irish Baby Names – 25 Apr 2005. ISBN 978-0572031763
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