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Kerry

Pronunciation: KEHR-ee (key)
Names related to Kerry: Kerri
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Origin of the name Kerry:

Transferred use of an Irish place-name, which is now in common use as a girl’s given name. Alternatively, Kerry is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ciardha (black-haired one).

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Sounds like the more traditional name Carrie so that can cause confusion. Some people insist that there is a difference in how they're pronounced - but most people say them the same.

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Carebear
Ker
Kez
Mango

Meanings and history of the name Kerry: | Edit

Can be a place name, for the Irish county of Kerry.
Its Celtic/Irish meaning is 'Dark Princess'.
In Gujarati the word 'Kerry' is used for'Mango',so therefore it can be given as a Gujarati modern name, as fruit names are quite modern.
It can also be given as an Indian name meaning 'Dark one'. http://www.hiren.info/indian-baby-names/Girl/K

Famous real-life people named Kerry: | Edit

Kerry Ellis, British stage actress, most famous for originating the role of Meat in 'We Will Rock You' (London) and playing Elphaba in 'Wicked' (London, Broadway).
Mary Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel Kennedy, always called Kerry.
Kerry Katona, English singer, actress, and columnist; former member of the group Atomic Kitten.
Kerry Washington, American actress.

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