Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine).

The meaning of TERRY is the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics.

Terry as a boys' name (also used less generally as girls' name Terry) is pronounced TARE-ee. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Terry is "people's ruler".

Oct 31, 2025 · Proper noun Terry A surname originating as a patronymic from the medieval Norman given name Thierry, a cognate of the English Derek. A male given name from the Germanic …

TERRY definition: 1. a type of thick cotton cloth with short threads on each side, used especially for making towels…. Learn more.

1 day ago · Terry Davis believed that God ordered him to create TempleOS, an operating system with a "digital oracle" that he claimed allowed users to speak directly with God. Public Domain Terry Davis …

Jan 10, 2026 · Terry emerged as a diminutive of Terence which derived from a Roman family name of uncertain meaning. Possibilities however include "soft" or "one who threshes".

May 7, 2024 · The name Terry is gender-inclusive, meaning both boys and girls can use it. The exact meaning of the name may not be determined because Terry has been derived from many different …

Meaning of Terry - What does Terry mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Terry for boys.

TERRY definition: the loop formed by the pile of a fabric when left uncut. See examples of terry used in a sentence.