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Fergus

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“Man of vigor”

Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Fearghas — fear, "man", plus gus, "force, vigor": a man of vigor.

Saintly namesake: Saint Fergus was an Irish bishop and missionary in Scotland during the 8th century, remembered for spreading Christianity in the region. (8th century)

IrishScottishIrish Mythology2 syllables · /ˈfɝː.ɡəs/

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