Teri Name Meaning & Origin
Teri
Pronunciation: TEHR-ee (key)
Origin of the name Teri:
A short form of Teresa, a name of uncertain etymology generally believed to be derived from the Greek therizein (to reap, to gather in) and thus takes the definition of “harvester.”
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Comments and insights on the name Teri
If you name your daughter Teri, you can expect her to be spunky and and goofy.
A fun loving happy person :)
- Personal experiences with the name Teri
Terri is much cuter name spelled with 2 Rs.
- Nicknames for Teri
Tez, Tezza
TerBear
- Meanings and history of the name Teri
Abbreviation of Teresa, meaning harvester.
- Famous real-life people named Teri
Teri Hatcher, actress, Teri Harrison, model, Teri Austin, actress, Teri Copley, actress, Teri Polo, actress, Teri McMinn, actress.
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