Unisex Name
Gerry
ˈd͡ʒɛɹ.i
ˈɣɛ.ri
Overview
Gender
masculine & feminine
Origin
Categories
bandleaders
banjo players
clarinetists
composers
currently out of the US top 1000
Derry Girls characters
diminutives
female to male
saxophonists
skiffle
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
36/100
classic120%
mature100%
informal160%
common160%
strong100%
rough120%
boring100%
simple160%
Meaning & Etymology
Gerry is a diminutive form of the names Gerald, Gerard, or Geraldine. It serves as both a masculine and feminine given name, as well as a surname. The name is often used as a short form (hypocorism) and has been adopted in various cultures and languages.
Etymology
Original Form:
Gerald, Gerard, Geraldine
Evolution:
The name Gerry evolved as a shortened, affectionate form of longer names like Gerald and Gerard, which have Germanic origins meaning 'rule of the spear' or 'brave with the spear.' Geraldine, the femin...
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