Fergus
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Fergus is a popular Irish and Scottish name meaning "man-strength" or "virility".
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[edit] People
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 Mór, a Scottish king of the 6th century
- Fergus mac Echdach, 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
- Fergus Morrow, a popular legend in the South East of London, Well known for his Freerunning and Urban Exploration Skills.
- Fergus Tobin, a semi regular on Nottingham Hospitals' Radio's "Something for the Weekend" show
[edit] Places
Places called Fergus include:
- Fergus, Ontario, Canada
- Fergus County, Montana
- Fergus Falls, Minnesota
- Fergus Falls Township, Minnesota
- Newmarket-on-Fergus, a town in Ireland
[edit] Fictional characters
Fictional characters named Fergus include:
- Fergus the Railway Traction Engine, a character in Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.
- Fergus the Ferret
- Fergus the Farmyard Dog
- Fergus the Fish, a fish in a British preschooler's cartoon series in the 1960s.
[edit] Other
- River Fergus, a river in Ireland