Fergie

Scottish and Irish

"man of force"

Fergie Origin and Meaning

The name Fergie is a boy's name.

Fergie is a unisex name that originated as a nickname for Ferguson, a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Fergus.' Fergus itself comes from Celtic elements meaning 'man' and 'vigor' or 'choice.' While listed here as masculine, Fergie has become known to many as a feminine name through the celebrity Sarah Ferguson (Duchess of York) and singer Fergie (Stacy Ferguson) of the Black Eyed Peas. As a given name rather than a nickname, Fergie remains uncommon but has a friendly, approachable quality. It carries a playful, energetic vibe that maintains its Scottish heritage while feeling modern and casual. The name has peaked and waned in recognition in correlation with its celebrity associations.

Famous People Named Fergie

• Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins Canadian pro baseball player
• Fergie Olver Canadian game show host
• Fergus "Fergie" Sutherland Irish horse racing trainer
• (Roderick) Ferguson 'Fergie' Semple British Army officer
• Forest King "Fergie" Ferguson American athlete and Army officer
• Fergie stage name of Robert William Ferguson, Northern Irish DJ
• William Fergus "Fergie" McCormick New Zealand rugby union player
• Fergie MacDonald Scottish accordianist

The name Fergie in Pop Culture

• The Fergies Australian indie rock band formed by the Ferguson family