Terri
Meaning of Terri
Terri is a female name with American and British English pronunciations of TEH-ree (/ˈtɛri/). It is a variation of the name Terry. Terri has been given to newborns in the United States for several decades, although its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been less commonly used, ranking around 4000th in terms of occurrence. The name Terri is versatile and can be associated with various meanings and traits depending on personal interpretation. Its origin can be traced back to medieval times, where it was derived from the French word "terrien," meaning "of the earth." Some common associations with the name include groundedness, practicality, and a strong connection to nature.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as TEH-ree (/ˈtɛri/)
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Notable People Named Terri
| Terri Raines Irwin is an American-Australian conservationist, television personality, author, and zookeeper, known for owning Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland, and as the widow of Steve Irwin. |
| Terri Blackstock is an American Christian fiction author known for her suspense novels, who initially wrote romance novels under the pseudonyms Terri Herrington and Tracy Hughes. |
| Terri Kathleen Nunn is an American singer and actress, best known as the vocalist of the 1980s band Berlin. |
| Terri Jo Austin is an American educator and politician from Indiana, serving as a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives for the 36th District since January 2003. |
| Terri Farley is a best-selling American author known for her children's literature and young adult fiction, including The Phantom Stallion series. |
| Terri Louise Seymour is an English entertainment reporter and actress who became a correspondent for the American entertainment news show Extra in 2004. |
| Terri Juanita Vaughn is a well-known American actress, director, and producer, recognized for her roles in The Steve Harvey Show, All of Us, and Meet the Browns. |
| Terri Minsky is an American television writer and producer known for creating The Geena Davis Show, Lizzie McGuire, Less Than Perfect, and Andi Mack. |
| Terri Willingham Thomas served as a Judge of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals from 2007 to 2019. |
| Terri Tatchell is a Canadian screenwriter, famous for co-writing the screenplay of District 9 and receiving a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 82nd Academy Awards. |
| Terri Welles is an American actress and model who gained fame as a Playboy Playmate, and was the inspiration for a character in the film Star 80. |
| Terri Hoyos - Teresa Victoria "Terri" Hoyos is a well-known American actress and former makeup artist. |
| Terri Psiakis is an Australian comedian and a presenter on radio and television. |
| Terri Paddock is an American writer and arts journalist based in the UK, known for her work as the former editor of Whatsonstage.com and as the London correspondent for Playbill. |
| Terri Lynn Williams is an American Republican politician serving as the representative for Essex-Caledonia in the Vermont House of Representatives since 2020. |
