Terry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Terry Name at a Glance

Name	Terry
Meaning	Diminutive of Terence: Like Thor (Thor was the head of the Norse pantheon and god of thunder).
Origin	Norse
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Terry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Terry means “Diminutive of Terence: Like Thor (Thor was the head of the Norse pantheon and god of thunder”. 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.

Terry Name Origin

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

Is Terry a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Terry

When considering Terry for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.