Fergus

FER-gus'FUR-gus'2 syllables
🌐Gaelic
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MEANING

Man of strength

ORIGIN

Scottish and Irish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Gaelic elements 'fear' meaning 'man' and 'gus' meaning 'vigor' or 'strength'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Common in Scottish and Irish history, often associated with warriors and leaders.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used since ancient times among Celtic peoples, notably as the name of several legendary figures and kings.

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