The nameTerry
Terry is an English-language name, a short form of Terence or the English form of Thierry. In France it was mostly given in the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Terry comes from the Germanic Theudoric, from theud, "people", and ric, "powerful". As a pet form of Terence, it comes from the Latin Terentius.
Origin
English, through Norman French.
History
In France, Terry peaked in the late 1990s.
Popularity of the name Terry
Terry in France
Terry was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 1,195 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Terry. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Terry in France were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 11 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Terry mean?
Terry comes from the Germanic Theudoric, from theud, "people", and ric, "powerful". As a pet form of Terence, it comes from the Latin Terentius.
What is the origin of the name Terry?
English, through Norman French.
Is Terry a girl's or a boy's name?
Terry is a boy's name.