Ferrel
Ireland · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ferrel
The given name 'Ferrel' is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Fearghail, meaning "descendant of Fearghal," where Fearghal itself derives from Old Irish *fer* ("man") and *gal* ("valor"), thus "man of valor." It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, often associated with Christianity, and has historical ties to the Ó Fearghail clan of County Longford, Ireland, who were prominent medieval lords.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ferrel' is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Fearghail, meaning "descendant of Fearghal," where Fearghal itself derives from Old Irish *fer* ("man") and *gal* ("valor"), thus "man of valor." It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, often associated with Christianity, and has historical ties to the Ó Fearghail clan of County Longford, Ireland, who were prominent medieval lords.
Ferrel currently ranks #4,173 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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