Fearghal
Fearghal is an Irish, male given name. The name is derived from the Gaelic words fear "man" and ghal "valour", thus the name translates to "man of valour".[1] The anglicized form is Fergal.
| Fearghal (Fergal) | |
|---|---|
| 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
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