Kerri
Meaning of Kerri
The name Kerri, pronounced KEH-ree (/kɛˈri/), is a unisex name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Ciarraí, which means "descendant of Ciarraige," a tribal name that translates to "people of Ciar." The name Ciar itself means "black" or "dark," often used to describe a person with dark features. Kerri carries a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting the rich cultural history of Ireland. The name has seen various levels of popularity in the United States over the decades, peaking in usage during the 1970s and gradually becoming less common in recent years. Despite its decline in frequency, Kerri remains an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet classic name for their child. Variations of this name include Kerry, which can also be used interchangeably.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KEH-ree (/kɛˈri/)
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Notable People Named Kerri
| Kerri Walsh Jennings - Kerri Lee Walsh Jennings is a highly accomplished American professional beach volleyball player with three Olympic gold medals and one bronze medal to her name, and holds the record for career victories in beach volleyball as of 2016. |
| Kerri Allyson Strug is a retired American gymnast known for her heroic vault at the 1996 Summer Olympics despite an ankle injury. |
| Kerri Colby, also known as Elyse Alessandra Anderson, is an American drag performer who gained recognition from her appearance on season 14 of RuPaul's Drag Race, and is based in Los Angeles, California. |
| Kerri Webster is an American poet and 2011 Whiting Award recipient who currently teaches at Boise State University. |
| Kerri Sanborn - Sharon Lou "Kerri" Sanborn, also known as Kerri Davis and Kerri Shuman, is a renowned American bridge player from New York City with significant tournament victories. |
| Kerri Judd is the first woman to hold the position of Director of Public Prosecutions for the state of Victoria in Australia, a role she has held since 2018. |
| Kerri Kasem is an American radio host known for hosting Sixx Sense and The Side Show Countdown With Nikki Sixx, and later becoming a judge on Who Will Rock You. |
| Kerri Morgan is an American Paralympian T52 wheelchair racer who achieved victory in the 800 m event at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships. |
| Kerri Camar Chandler is an American DJ and record producer known for his pioneering work in house music. |
| Kerri Lee Green is an American actress known for her roles in The Goonies, Summer Rental, and Lucas, as well as for co-writing and directing the film Bellyfruit. |
| Kerri Simpson is a blues singer from Melbourne known for her album Confessin' the Blues, which was nominated for a 1999 ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album. |
| Kerri Anderson is a Canadian pop and rock singer known for her prominence in the early 1990s and a Juno Award nomination for Most Promising Female Vocalist in 1992. |
| Kerri Louise is an American stand-up comedian known for her appearances on Last Comic Standing and various television programs, as well as performances at renowned comedy clubs worldwide. |
| Kerri Ann Laing is a former South African cricketer known for her right-handed batting and right-arm off break bowling, having represented her country in one Test match and 23 One Day Internationals between 1997 and 2002. |
| Kerri Cahoy - Professor Kerri L. Cahoy is an accomplished electrical and aerospace engineer, a professor at MIT, and the co-founder of SpaceRake, known for her research in planetary and exoplanet atmospheres. |
