Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine).

Terry as a boys' name (also used less generally as girls' name Terry) is pronounced TARE-ee. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Terry is "people's ruler".

The meaning of TERRY is the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics.

May 7, 2024 · The name Terry is gender-inclusive, meaning both boys and girls can use it. The exact meaning of the name may not be determined because Terry has been derived from many different …

The name Terry is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Terence." It is believed to have originated from the Latin name "Terentius," which means "smooth" or "polished."

3 days ago · Terry is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "soft; thresher; ruler of the people". Terry is the 975 ranked male name by popularity.

Find out the popularity of the first name Terry, what it means and the history of how Terry came to be.

4 days ago · Therese “Terry” Seidler, the mother of two San Diego Padres chairmen and a woman who herself at times in her life owned shares of two Major League Baseball teams, died on Thursday. …

Nov 2, 2025 · What does Terry mean? See the popularity of the baby name Terry over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in BabyCenter's Baby Names tool.

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