Irish Baby Name · Boy

Fearghas

Pronounced: FAR-gus

Meaning: Man of vigour

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Fergus
Variants
Fergus
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

From 'fear' (man) and 'gus' (vigour, strength). Fearghas mac Róich was the exiled King of Ulster in the Táin Bó Cúailnge, famous for his giant sword and great strength.

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