Fearghas
Meaningman of strength · Scottish Gaelic
Fearghas is a Gaelic and Irish boy name meaning “man of strength”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Fearghas would score 15 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Fearghas
Fearghas is a boy name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “man of strength”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Fearghas at school.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish names
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Aiden · little fire
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
Questions about the name Fearghas
What does the name Fearghas mean?
Fearghas means “man of strength” and comes from Scottish Gaelic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Gabriel (“God is my strength”), Aziel (“God is my strength”), Boaz (“in him is strength”) and Uziel (“God is my strength”).
What is the origin of the name Fearghas?
Fearghas is Gaelic and Irish in origin, and its meaning traces back to Scottish Gaelic. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Fearghas turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Miles (“possibly gracious”) and Logan (“little hollow”).
Is Fearghas a boy or girl name?
Fearghas is a boy name.
What names are similar to Fearghas?
If you like Fearghas, you might also like Gabriel, Aziel, Boaz and Uziel.
What should I know before naming my baby Fearghas?
Fearghas is a Gaelic and Irish boy name meaning “man of strength”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.