Pronunciation | /ˈdʒɛri/ JERR-ee |
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Gender | Unisex (Male/Female) |
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Region of origin | English |
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Related names | Diarmaid, Geronimo, Gerry, Gerrie, Jery, Jeryn, Jere, Jerrie, Jared, Jeri, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jermaine, Jeronimo, and Jerome |
Jerry is a given name, usually used for males. It is of Old English origin, and sometimes can be spelled Gerry, Gerrie, Geri, Jery, Jere, Jerrie, or Jeri. It is a diminutive form (hypocorism) of George, Gerald, Gerard, Geraldine, Geronimo, Jared, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jermaine, Jeronimo, or Jerome.