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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Ker; KerryBerry; Kerrindalynn;
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Can be a place name, for the Irish county of Kerry.
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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.- Kerry in song, story & screen: | Edit
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Global Popularity of the Name Kerry
- #455 in Scotland
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