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The boy's name Feargal represents an English form of the Irish name Fergal. Its meaning is 'the brave man' or 'the valiant man'.
What does the name Feargal mean?
Feargal is an English variant of the Irish name Fergal. Translated, it means 'the brave man' or 'the valiant man'. The origin of the name can be traced back to two Old Irish components: fer, meaning 'man', and gal, which stands for 'bravery'. Another form is Fearghal.
Where does the name Feargal come from?
The etymology of Feargal is Old Irish, and the name carries the meaning 'the brave man'. It is composed of the Old Irish words fer for 'man' and gal for 'bravery'. The name is used in the English language.
How do you pronounce Feargal?
Fier-gahl
Popularity
Feargal is a rather rare name in Germany. It has not recorded any entries in the country's name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 1971, reaching 161st place in the Irish name charts. In the last ten years, Feargal has been used as a first name in Ireland about 10 times, placing it 1,158th in the ten-year statistics. Over the period from 1964 to 2024, it ranks 446th in Ireland.
Famous people
- Feargal Sharkey (Northern Irish singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Feargal
What is the meaning of the name Feargal?
Feargal means 'the brave man' and is composed of the Old Irish words fer for 'man' and gal for 'bravery'.
Where does the name Feargal come from?
The name Feargal has its roots in Old Irish and is primarily used in English-speaking regions.
How popular is the name Feargal?
Feargal is a rather rare name and enjoys some popularity in certain regions of Ireland and among fans of traditional Irish names.