The Baby Name Wizard

Reader Contributions

Contribute to, or edit, this collection of community wisdom on the name Jerry!

Comments and insights on the name Jerry: | Edit

Come 'tither, my friend, and I shall tell you a tale. 'Tis an epic of monocles, under cooked beef and corroding facial cream. Soothing itch relief*. Satisfaction guaranteed** Yo mamma so fatttt, she has to measure her weight in significant digits. Word.

Personal experiences with the name Jerry: | Edit

I came to know Jerry through a series of NA meetings. He was a VERY co-operative patient in the psychiatric care unit. In fact, we do not currently know of his whereabouts. He received his PhD in Gold Digging with an Honors Specialization in SupaUrbanz Gangster Rap from Waterloo University. Wrd.

Nicknames for Jerry: | Edit

Jer
Jer Bear
Care Bear
Bear
Beary
Beary Hairy
Yourmom
Fuzzy Wuzzy
Airy
Baldie
Pizza
Rye
Farce
Oatmeal
PB n' J
Pajamas
Jammies
Pies
Pies in YO EYES

Meanings and history of the name Jerry: | Edit

Jerry, a name of South-African origin, is a compilation of the words "Jerr" "Ry" and "Homeskillet". The meaning of this name is highly subjective but may be loosely translated to "Lover of Abnormally-Shaped Fruit". Easily confused with "Jirmiah", a species of blood-sucking baboons.

Famous real-life people named Jerry: | Edit

Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead guitarist
Jerry Herman, Broadway composer of "Hello Dolly" and "Mame"
Jerry Lee Lewis, "the Killer," Rock-n-Roller
Jerry Seinfeld, Commedian, actor ("Seinfeld")

Jerry in song, story & screen: | Edit

Jerry Russo, Wizards of Waverly Place character
Jerry John -- noted bargain shopper and laundromat enthusiast