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    Name: Terry

    Origin and Meaning of the Name Terry

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    Gender:

    Both

    Origin:

    Germanic

    Meaning:

    Ruler of the people

    Origin:

    Latin

    Meaning:

    Uncertain, maybe soft, tender

    Origin:

    English

    Meaning:

    Pet form of Thierry or Terence

    Pronunciation:

    (TAYR ee)   [Guide]

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    Surnames Names, Australian Names, Canadian Names, British Names, Norman Names, American Names, English Names, Nicknames or Pet Names, Harry Potter Names

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    English speaking countries

    Additional info:

    From the name Thierry (Germanic for "ruler of the people") or a pet form of Terence (Latin name of uncertain origin) or Theresa (meaning "harvester").

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