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Fergie

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Pronounced FUR-gee /ˈfɜːr.ɡi/High

Meaning: A nickname short form of the surname Ferguson or the name Fergus, from the Gaelic Fearghas — usually read as 'man of vigour' or 'strong man.' As a given name for girls it is very new and comes chiefly through nickname use.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Scottish and Irish nickname from Fergus or Ferguson, usually read as 'man of vigour' (said 'FUR-gee').
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Origin MediumScottish, Irish
MeaningA nickname short form of the surname Ferguson or the name Fergus, from the Gaelic Fearghas — usually read as 'man of vigour' or 'strong man.' As a given name for girls it is very new and comes chiefly through nickname use.
U.S. rank (2021)#16039 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 142

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719942021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fergie is a short form of Fergus or the surname Ferguson, from the Gaelic Fearghas, usually read as 'man of vigour.' It has been a Scottish nickname for generations. Its familiarity as a woman's name comes largely from two public bearers — Sarah, Duchess of York, and the singer Fergie — and its use as a given first name is new and rare (said 'FUR-gee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, nickname-style, and cheerful.

Did you know? Two very different women have made Fergie a household nickname: Sarah, Duchess of York, long known by it, and the American singer Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas. Both took it from a Ferguson family name rather than being given it at birth.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Fergie — Short form of Fergus/Ferguson; Gaelic Fearghas

Variations

FergusFergusonFergi

Nicknames

FergGie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fergie mean?

Fergie is a short form of Fergus or Ferguson, from the Gaelic Fearghas, usually read as 'man of vigour.'

How do you pronounce Fergie?

It's said FUR-gee /ˈfɜːr.ɡi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fergie a boy or girl name?

Fergie is used here as a girl's name, though it began as a nickname for people surnamed Ferguson, of either sex.

How popular is Fergie?

Fergie is a very rare given name for girls in the U.S., better known as a nickname.

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