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Fergus

Boy NameIrish Origin

Meaning

Anglicized form of FEARGHAS.

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Based on famous people named Fergus and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Fergus

Fergus mac Echdach

Fergus mac Echdach was king of Dál Riata (modern western Scotland) from about 778 until 781.

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Fergus Mór

Fergus Mór mac Eirc (; English: Fergus the Great) was a legendary king of Dál Riata.

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Fergus Hume

Ferguson Wright Hume (8 July 1859 – 12 July 1932), known as Fergus Hume, was a prolific English novelist.

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Fergus McCann

Fergus John McCann (born 26 February 1941) is a Scottish–Canadian businessman and entrepreneur.

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Fergus Fortamail

Fergus Fortamail ("strong, prevailing"), son of Bresal Brecc, son of Óengus Ollom, son of Ailill Bracan, son of Labraid Loingsech, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a.

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Fergus in Other Languages

Irish MythologyFearghas
Irish MythologyFergus
IrishFergus
ScottishFergie

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