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Gerry
GEH-ree
Gerry (name) means a casual short form of the male names Gerald or Gerard, or the female name Geraldine.
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A casual short form of the male names Gerald or Gerard, or the female name Geraldine.
"Roger Federer extended his grasscourt streak to 57 matches with a victory over Marcos Baghdatis and will play Nicolas Kiefer in the semifinals of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany."
— The Associated Press, Federer Extends Streak (2008)
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A surname.
How to use Gerry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA friendly nickname for Gerald, Gerard, or Geraldine.
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Etymology
Formed by clipping the longer name and adding the familiar "-y" ending.
Rhymes for Gerry
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What does “Gerry” mean?
The word “Gerry” means a casual short form of the male names Gerald or Gerard, or the female name Geraldine. In plain terms, a friendly nickname for Gerald, Gerard, or Geraldine.
How do you pronounce “Gerry”?
“Gerry” is pronounced GEH-ree (/ˈɡɛɹi/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Gerry”?
“Gerry” is a name.
Is “Gerry” a common word?
“Gerry” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Gerry” have?
“Gerry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a casual short form of the male names Gerald or Gerard, or the female name Geraldine.
Is Gerry a male or female name?
Gerry is most often used as a casual short form of the male names Gerald or Gerard, but it can also serve as a short form of the female name Geraldine, so it functions as a name used for both men and women depending on context.
What is the difference between Gerry and Jerry?
Gerry and Jerry are alternate spellings of the same casual nickname, both pronounced the same way, with "Gerry" more often linked to Gerald, Gerard, or Geraldine.
Is Gerry used as a surname as well as a given name?
Yes, besides being a short form of Gerald, Gerard, or Geraldine, Gerry also exists as a surname in its own right.
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