Fergus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Pronunciation
FUR-gəs(English)
The name is pronounced as FUR-gus, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Popularity
Fergus is not a very common name in the United States, but it is quite popular in Scotland and Ireland. It was ranked as the 18th most popular boy's name in Scotland in 2020, and has been consistently popular in Ireland for many years.

cartoon of the name Fergus
Cartoon of Fergus

Fergus Name meanings & History

The name Fergus is derived from the Gaelic language and its meaning is "man of force" or "superior strength." It is a name with Scottish and Irish origins, and has been popular in those countries for centuries. Fergus is mainly used as a boy's name, and is often chosen by parents who want a strong and traditional name for their son. It is a timeless name that has been used for generations, and is well-suited to both modern and classic naming styles.

Zodiac Sign of Fergus: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Fergus:

F: Festive,Fun-loving,Friendly,Fiery

E: Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

G: Go-getter,Goof-off,Genuine,Gregarious

U: Universality,Understanding,Undermining,Unity,Utopia

S: Solidity,Sensuality,Sex,Success,Status,Security,Social Standing

Fergus is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Fergus include Fergus Henderson, a British chef and restaurateur, Fergus Anckorn, a British magician and veteran, and Fergus McCann, a Scottish businessman who helped to save the Celtic football club.

2.) Fergus (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Man of force


3.) FERGUS (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Old Irish compound name composed of the elements fer (best, better, superior) or fear (a man) and guss (vigor, strength). The name is borne in Irish legend by Fergus MacRoich, a huge warrior prince of Ulster who was victorious in the battle between his men and the men of Connaught. (FER-GUS)


4.) Fergus (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) strong; manly.

Other Forms: Fearghas, Fearghus, Feargus, Ferghas, Ferghus, Fergie, Ferguson, Fergusson, FirgusFearghas, Fearghus, Feargus, Ferghas, Ferghus, Fergie, Ferguson, Fergusson, Firgus,Firgusen, Firguson, Furgus, Furgusen, Furguson, Fyrgus, Fyrgusen, Fyrgusun


5.) FERGUS (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Typical Scottish name which is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Fearghas, a compound name composed of the elements fear (man) and ghas (valor, strength): hence, “man of valor or strength.” Pet: Fergie. (FER-GUS)


6.) Fergus (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Irish, Scottish) topnotch

Other Forms: Feargus, Ferges, Fergie, Fergis, Fergy


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