Irish Baby Name · Boy

Fearghal

Pronounced: FAR-əl

Meaning: Man of valour

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Fergal, Ferrall, Virgil
Variants
Fergal
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

Borne by Fearghal mac Máele Dúin, 8th-century High King of Ireland, and many other medieval kings.

The story behind Fearghal

Borne by High Kings of the Cenél nEógain dynasty in the early medieval period.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; royal name.

Did you know?

Fearghal mac Maíle Dúin, an 8th-century High King, was killed at the Battle of Allen.

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