Fearghal
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Fearghal is an Irish male given name. The name is from the Irish words fear 'man' and gal 'valour', thus the name translates to 'man of valour'.[1] The anglicised form is Fergal or Feargal.
| Pronunciation | Irish: Scottish Gaelic: [ˈfɛɾɛɣəl] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Irish |
| Meaning | man of valour |
| Region of origin | Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Fergus, Fearghus, Fearghas |
- 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
- Virgil of Salzburg, (c. 700 — 27 November 784) Irish bishop churchman and astronomer
Politics
- Fearghal McKinney (born 1962), former deputy leader of the SDLP
Arts
- Fearghal Óg Mac an Bhaird (1550-1616), Gaelic-Irish poet
- Fearghal mac Domhnuill Ruaidh Mac an Bhaird (died 1550), Gaelic-Irish bardic poet
- Fearghal McGarry (born 1971), Irish historian
