Ardal, Ardgal

• Origin: Gaelic
• Meaning: “high valour.”
• Gender: masculine
• AR-dahl

Ardghal is composed of the Gaelic àrd (high; tall) and gal (valour). The name was borne by Ardgal mac Conaill (circ. 6th-century), the 3rd king of Uisnech.

A notable modern bearer is Irish actor, Ardal O’Hanlon.

Other forms include:

• Ardal (English)
• Árdghal (Gaelic)
• Ardghar (Gaelic)
• Ardgalus (Late Latin)

Sources

• https://www.behindthename.com/name/ardghal
• https://www.name-doctor.com/name-ardghal-meaning-of-ardghal-26396.html
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Irish-language_given_names#Native_masculine_names
• https://learngaelic.net/