Fearghal
Fearghal is an Irish masculine given name derived from the Old Irish elements feor, meaning “valor” or “courage,” and gál, meaning “generous.” The name is traditionally pronounced roughly as “ferr-hawl” in English. It has been borne by several notable figures in Irish history and contemporary society, signifying a widespread cultural attachment to the concepts of bravery and generosity.
Historically, Fearghal Mac Aoidh, a 15th‑century chieftain of the MacAoidh clan of the MacNulty territories in
The name has also appeared in literary contexts. In the 1996 novel "The Wilding of Fearghal," author