Gerry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gerry Name at a Glance

Name	Gerry
Meaning	Diminutive of Geraldine: A feminine form of Gerald, meaning ruling spear. Famous bearer: The Earl of Surrey wrote a series of love poems titled, 'the fair Geraldine', to Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gerry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gerry means “Diminutive of Geraldine: A feminine form of Gerald, meaning ruling spear. Famous bearer: The Earl of Surrey wrote a series of love poems titled, 'the fair Geraldine', to Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gerry Name Origin

Our database records Gerry under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gerry a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gerry is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gerry

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