Fergus
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Fergus is a popular Irish and Scots Gaelic name meaning "man-strength" or "virility". Some people called Fergus include:
- Fergus of Galloway
- Fergus Lethderg ("red-side" or "half-red"), a son of Nemed who leads his people against the Fomorians in the Irish Mythological Cycle
- Fergus mac Róich, a character from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology
- Fergus Fortamail, legendary High King of Ireland of the 4th century BC
- Fergus Dubdétach, legendary High King of Ireland of the 3rd century AD
- Fergus, son of Eochaid Mugmedon, half-brother of Niall of the Nine Hostages (5th century)
- Fergus I of Dalriada, a Scottish king of the 6th century
- Fergus II of Dalriada, a Scottish king of the 8th century
- Fergus Hume, novelist
- Fergus Ewing, Scottish politician
- Fergus McDuck, a Walt Disney character
- Fergus M Johnson, a man born in Darlington
- Saint Fergus
Places called Fergus include: