The term "Fearow" comes from the combination of two words: "fear" and "sparrow".
The word "fear" originated from the Old English word "fǣr", which meant a state of dread or terror. It is related to the Middle English word "feer", which also meant fear. Both words trace back to the Proto-Germanic word "*fērą".
The word "sparrow" refers to a small, common bird. It originated from the Old English word "spearwa" or "spearwa", which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic "*sparwǭ".
When these two words are combined in the context of Pokémon, the name "Fearow" represents a flying-type bird Pokémon that may evoke fear or dread.