Feryl is a rare and distinctive given name of uncertain origin, believed by some to derive from the Welsh word "feryll" meaning "magician" or "enchanter", or alternatively, a variant of Scottish Ferris meaning "ironworker". Despite its unclear beginnings, Feryl has made notable appearances in literature, most famously in Daphne du Maurier's novel "The House on the Strand". Its gender association varies by culture, but its uniqueness and mystery continue to captivate.