English/Germanic · Boy name
Gary
“short form of Gerard or Garret”
About the name Gary
Gary is an English given name that originated as a short form of names such as Gerard or Garret, which themselves are of Germanic origin. Gerard is composed of the elements ‘ger’, meaning ‘spear’, and ‘hard’, meaning ‘brave’ or ‘hardy’. Notable bearers include Gary Cooper, an American actor known for his roles in classic Hollywood films.
- Meaning
- short form of Gerard or Garret
- Origin
- English/Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GAIR-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Gary
- Gary Michael
- Gary James
- Gary Robert
- Gary Alan
- Gary Scott
Questions about Gary
- What does Gary mean?
- Gary is an English name meaning "short form of Gerard or Garret".
- How do you pronounce Gary?
- Gary is pronounced GAIR-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Gary?
- Variants of Gary include Garry, Garey.
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