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Feardorcha

Pronounced: FAR-dor-akh-a

Meaning: Dark man

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Frederick, Ferdinand
Stronghold region
Ulster

Overview

A medieval Irish name borne by chiefs and poets, including the 17th-century poet Feardorcha Ó Maoil Chonaire.

The story behind Feardorcha

A name favoured by Irish poets; the dark man was a fitting bardic identity.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; bardic name.

Did you know?

Feardorcha Ó Mealláin composed the famous 17th-century lament for the loss of Gaelic Ulster.

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