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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Man of valor
- Origin
- Old Irish (Gaelic)
- Pronunciation
- FAR-gəl
Fearghal is an Old Irish (Gaelic) name meaning "man of valor." It's pronounced FAR-gəl, so despite the spelling, it sounds simple and familiar when said aloud. For a parent drawn to Irish roots, it's a name with a clear, strong meaning built right in.
Meaning & Origin of Fearghal
Meaning: Man of valor.
Origin: Old Irish (Gaelic).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Fearghal
FAR-gəlIPA /ˈfærɡəl/
Popularity of Fearghal
Fearghal does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Fearghal mean?
Man of valor. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Fearghal?
Fearghal is pronounced FAR-gəl (IPA: /ˈfærɡəl/).
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