Fearghal Explained

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.

Fearghal (Fergal)
Meaning:	man of valour
Region:	Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man
Origin:	Irish
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
• 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

Sport

• Fearghal Purcell (born 1980), Irish Footballer
• Fearghal Flannery (born 1991), Irish Hurler

See also

• List of Irish-language given names

Notes and References

1. Mairéad Byrne, Irish Baby Names – 25 Apr 2005.