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Jerry

This name is a diminutive of Jeremy, Jerome, Gerald, Geraldine and other names beginning with the same sound.

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Jerry is a boy/girl name.

GenderBoy/Girl
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Jeremy, Jerome, Gerald, Geraldine and other names beginning with the same sound. Notable bearers include the American comedians Jerry Lewis (1926-2017) and Jerry Seinfeld (1954-), as well as the American football player Jerry Rice (1962-).

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Usage: english

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