Keri

Dark, black; Celtic origin meaning "dark-haired" or "mysterious"

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Keri meaning & origin

Keri is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Dark, black; Celtic origin meaning "dark-haired" or "mysterious"". Listed origin: Irish.

Pronunciation

KAIR-ee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Keri. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Keri Rose
  • Keri Grace
  • Keri Marie
  • Keri Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Keri Russell (actress)
  • Keri Hilson (singer)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keri

What does the name Keri mean?

Keri is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Dark, black; Celtic origin meaning "dark-haired" or "mysterious"". Listed origin: Irish.

How do you pronounce Keri?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KAIR-ee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Keri?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Keri. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What middle names could work with Keri?

Try Keri Rose, Keri Grace, Keri Marie, Keri Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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