Kerry

Dark-haired one

girlIrish

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Kerry meaning & origin

Kerry is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Dark-haired one". Listed origin: Irish.

Pronunciation

KAIR-ee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

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

Nicknames

Ker

Middle Name Ideas

  • Kerry Rose
  • Kerry Grace
  • Kerry Marie
  • Kerry Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Kerry Washington (actress)

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 Kerry

What does the name Kerry mean?

Kerry is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Dark-haired one". Listed origin: Irish.

How do you pronounce Kerry?

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

How popular is the name Kerry?

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

What nickname ideas could work for Kerry?

Ideas to try include Ker. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Kerry?

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

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