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)

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