Terry

Pronunciation: [ t-EHR-ee ]

Girl Name #10,737 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Terry is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-EHR-ee.

Parents who love the name Terry often also consider Teresa, Tennie, Tena .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #10,737
Total SSA Count: 10

Alternative Spellings

Terra #2539

Nicknames

Ter Tey Terie

Also a Boy Name

Terry is also used as a boy name, ranked #1187.

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Similar Names

Teresa Tennie Tena Tessie Tella Tempie Tennessee Teressa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Terry

Is Terry a boy or girl name?

Terry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10737. As a boy name, it is ranked #1187. Terry is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Terry?

Terry is pronounced t-EHR-ee.

How popular is the name Terry?

Terry is currently ranked #10737 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Terry?

Common nicknames for Terry include Ter, Tey, and Terie.

Is Terry a common or rare name?

Terry is an uncommon name, ranked #10737 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Terry

Terry is a girl name .

Is Terry a boy or girl name? Terry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,737 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,187. Terry is more commonly used as a boy name.

Terry is currently ranked #10,737 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Terry include Ter, Tey, and Terie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Terry include Terra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.