Terry
Meaning of Terry
Terry is a popular name for baby boys, with its origins in England. It is pronounced as TEH-ree (/ˈtɛri/) in both American English and British English. The name has variations such as Terri. In the United States of America, Terry has been consistently used over the years, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, it has ranked around 900th to 300th most popular name for newborn boys. The name Terry carries a sense of familiarity and simplicity, making it a classic choice for parents looking for a timeless and versatile name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as TEH-ree (/ˈtɛri/)
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Notable People Named Terry
| Terry Pratchett - Sir Terence David John Pratchett was an English author, humorist, and satirist, best known for his comic fantasy novels set on the Discworld and for co-writing the apocalyptic comedy novel Good Omens with Neil Gaiman. |
| Terrance Stanley Fox was a Canadian athlete and cancer research activist who inspired the annual Terry Fox Run, the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research. |
| Terry Gilliam - Terrence Vance Gilliam is an American-born British filmmaker, comedian, animator, and actor known for his work with the Monty Python comedy troupe and his contributions to the sketch series Monty Python's Flying Circus and films like Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life. |
| Terry Paxton Bradshaw is a former professional football player, known for his successful career as the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and later as a television sports analyst and actor. |
| Terry Wogan - Sir Michael Terence Wogan, a prominent Irish-British radio and television broadcaster, was known for his highly popular BBC Radio 2 weekday breakfast programme, Wake Up to Wogan, which attracted an estimated eight million listeners. |
| Terry Alan Crews is an American actor, television host, and former football player known for his roles in sitcoms like Everybody Hates Chris and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as well as hosting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and America's Got Talent. |
| Terry Ray Gordy Sr. was a prominent American professional wrestler known for his time with promotions like Mid-South Wrestling, Georgia Championship Wrestling, and All Japan Pro Wrestling as a member of The Fabulous Freebirds and The Miracle Violence Connection. |
| Terry Lee Collins is an American former professional baseball manager who also serves as a baseball analyst for Mets programming on SNY. |
| Terry Ann Plank is an American geochemist and volcanologist known for her work on lava minerals and the link between subduction of ocean sediments and volcanism at ocean arcs. |
| Terry Lee Goodkind was a renowned American writer known for The Sword of Truth series and the contemporary suspense novel The Law of Nines, which achieved global success and was adapted into the television series Legend of the Seeker. |
| Terry Cummings - Robert Terrell Cummings, a former professional basketball player, had a successful 18-season career in the NBA, earning accolades such as Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star. |
| Terry Anne Meeuwsen Friedrich is an American television personality, author, and singer, known for co-hosting the Christian Broadcasting Network's 700 Club and founding Orphan's Promise, a philanthropic organization focused on helping orphans, with a special emphasis on Ukraine. |
| Terry Brooks - Terence Dean Brooks is a highly successful American fantasy fiction writer, known for his epic fantasy novels and film novelizations, with over 25 million copies of his books sold in print. |
| Terry Farrell - Theresa Lee Farrell is a well-known American actress and fashion model, recognized for her roles in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Becker. |
| Terry Dubrow - Terry J. Dubrow is an American plastic surgeon and television personality known for his work on The Swan, co-hosting Botched, and appearing on The Real Housewives of Orange County. |
