Names Terry

Terry

Found 9 entry about "Terry"

Gender

Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Terry is derived from the medieval name Thierry or Terry which means "ruler of the people" or "powerful ruler".

Pronunciation

TEHR-ee
te-ree

Popularity

According to the Social Security Administration, Terry ranked as the 590th most popular name for boys in 2020. However, its popularity has been declining over the years for both boys and girls.

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Terry Name meanings & History

The name Terry is derived from the medieval name Thierry or Terry which means "ruler of the people" or "powerful ruler". From an English surname that was derived from the medieval name Thierry, a Norman French form of Theodoric. Terry is a mainly masculine name that has been used for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Terry: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Terry:

T: Truth,Talkative,Testy,Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tireless

E: Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Entertain,Enlighten,Exaggerate

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Terry is:

a Common name
a Informal name
a Natural name
a Simple name
a Strong name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Terry include Terry Bradshaw, Terry Gilliam, Terry Fox, Terry Pratchett, and Terry Crews.

2.) Terry (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a familiar form of Theresa.

3.) Terry (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) short for Theresa

Other Forms: Teri, Terre, Terrey, Terri, Tery

4.) Terry (Unisex)

Usage: English

Meanings: Terry is often interpreted as meaning "ruler of the people." However, its meaning is closely tied to its root name, Terrence.

Pronunciation: TEHR-ee
Tair-ee.

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Description: Terry is a diminutive of the name Terrence, which is of Latin origin. It means "tender" or "gracious.". Terry is often interpreted as meaning "ruler of the people." However, its meaning is closely tied to its root name, Terrence. Diminutive of Terence or Theresa. A famous bearer was Terry Fox (1958-1981), a young man with an artificial leg who attempted to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. He died of the disease before crossing the country. Terry can be used as a standalone first name or as a nickname for longer names. It is a versatile name that works well for both genders.