Unisex name
Terry name meaning
“harvester; of the Terentius family”
Terry is an English name used for both boys and girls, short for Teresa or Terence. Its meaning “harvester” is commonly linked to Teresa through Greek therízō, “to harvest.” The interpretation “of the Terentius family” follows Terence, from the Latin family name Terentius, whose original meaning is uncertain.
What does Terry mean?
Harvester; of the Terentius family
In Indonesian: pemanen; dari keluarga Terentius
Origin and cultural usage of Terry
An English short form of Teresa or Terence. Teresa is traditionally linked to Greek therízō, 'to harvest', while Terence comes from the Latin family name Terentius, whose original meaning is uncertain.
| Starts with | T |
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How to pronounce Terry
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦂꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮨᮁᮛᮤ |
Is Terry a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Terry is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Terry ranks #328 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Terry
Famous people named Terry
- Terry · b. 1984
- Terry Putri · b. 1979
- Terry Mart · b. 1965
- Terry Tresna Purnama
- Terry Yudha Kusuma · b. 1999
- Terry Avitta
- Terry Hardiawan
- Terry Herdiana
- Terry Okta Wijayanto · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Terry
What is the meaning of Terry?
Terry means harvester; of the Terentius family. An English short form of Teresa or Terence. Teresa is traditionally linked to Greek therízō, 'to harvest', while Terence comes from the Latin family name Terentius, whose original meaning is uncertain.
Is Terry a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Terry is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Terry have?
Terry has 2 syllables (Ter-ry) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Terry?
Terry ranks #328 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Terry?
Notable people named Terry include Terry, Terry Putri, Terry Mart.
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