Ferdia

Irish Gaelic

"man of smoke; man of god"

Ferdia Origin and Meaning

The name Ferdia is a boy's name meaning "man of smoke; man of god".

The meaning of this rare Irish name is not fully known. It may mean "man of god", or else derive from an element meaning "smoke". In Irish mythology, this was the name of a warrior who was killed by his friend Cúchulainn. Vikings actor Ferdia Walsh-Peelo is a famous bearer.