Fergus

From Free net encyclopedia

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:

• Fergus, Ontario, Canada
• Fergus County, Montana
• Fergus Falls, Minnesota
• Fergus Falls Township, Minnesota
• Newmarket-on-Fergus, a town in Ireland

Template:Disambignn:Fergus