English/Germanic · Unisex name
Terry
“ruler of the people”
About the name Terry
Terry is an English given name that originated as a medieval form of the Norman name Thierry, itself derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning ‘ruler of the people.’ It has been used as both a masculine and feminine name, often serving as a short form for Terence or Teresa. Notable bearers include American actor and former NFL player Terry Crews and English footballer Terry Venables.
- Meaning
- ruler of the people
- Origin
- English/Germanic
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- TER-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Terry
- Terry Lee
- Terry James
- Terry Michael
- Terry David
- Terry John
Questions about Terry
- What does Terry mean?
- Terry is an English name meaning "ruler of the people".
- How do you pronounce Terry?
- Terry is pronounced TER-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Terry?
- Variants of Terry include Terri, Terrie, Teri.
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