Kerry (name)
| Language(s) | Irish |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Irish-British Isles |
| Frequency Comparisons:[1] | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɛri/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Irish Gaelic |
| Meaning | "people of Ciar" |
| Region of origin | Irish-British Isles |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Keri, Kerri, Kerrie |
Kerry or Kerri is both a masculine and feminine English language given name of Gaelic (Irish) origin.
In its original form Ciarraighe (Ciarraí), it denoted the people of Ciar (ciar-raighe), Ciar being the son of Fergus mac Róich,[2] who gave his name to County Kerry.[3] Ciarraighe was thus the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in the area of what is now County Kerry. However branches of the Ciarraighe were all over Ireland:
- Ciarraige Luachra - in what is now north County Kerry and Sliabh Luachra, both named after them.
- Ciarraige Cuirche - due south of what is now Cork City, in Munster.
- Ciarraige Áei - on the plains of central County Roscommon, in Connacht.
- Ciarraighe Locha na nÁirne - in eastern County Mayo in Connacht.
- Ciarraige Airtech - on Magh nAirtig (plain of Airtig, northwest County Roscommon, parish of Tibohine.
- Ciarraige Broengair - location uncertain. The Múscraige Breogain were found south-west of Cashel, Munster.
- Ciarraige Choinnend - location uncertain.
- Ciarraige Trimaige - location uncertain.
- Ciarraige Aidhne - in Aidhne, now south County Galway, Connacht.
Kerry is also a common surname and as such is of Welsh origin, though sometimes spelled Ceri. However, Ceri (pronounced Kerry) is more commonly in Wales a first name, either masculine or feminine.
Notable people with the name
Acting, presenting, and radio
- Kerry Bishé, actress
- Kerry Fox (born 1966), New Zealand actress
- Kerri Green, American actress
- Kerri Kasem, an American radio and television host
- Kerri Kendall, an American model and actress
- Kerri Kenney-Silver, an American comedian, actress, singer and writer
- Kerri-Anne Kennerley, an Australian television presenter
- Kerry LaiFatt, Canadian actress
- Kerri Smith, Canadian actress
- Kerry Washington, American actress
Politics
- Kerry Healey (born 1960), former Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
Music
- Kerri Chandler, producer of house music
- Kerry Ellis, an English singer and stage actress
- Kerry Katona, pop singer
- Kerry King, Guitarist for thrash metal band Slayer
- Kerry Livgren, a founding member of the progressive rock band Kansas
Sport
- Kerry Brown (wrestler), Canadian professional wrestler
- Kerri Buchberger, Canadian volleyball player
- Kerry Collins, American football player
- Kerri Gallagher (born 1989), American middle-distance runner
- Kerry Joyce, South African gymnast, All Africa champion
- Kerry Kittles, American basketball player
- Kerry Ligtenberg, American baseball player
- Kerry O'Brien (athlete), Australian middle-distance runner
- Kerri Pottharst, Australian beach volleyball player
- Kerry Reid, Australian tennis player
- Kerri Strug, American gymnast
- Kerry Von Erich, American professional wrestler
- Kerri Walsh, American beach volleyball player
- Kerry Wood, American baseball player
Other fields
- Kerry Gammill, an American comic book artist
- Kerri Hoskins, a former glamour model
- Kerrie Hughes, New Zealand fashion designer
- Kerry G. Johnson, graphic designer, caricature artist
- Kerry Joyce, award-winning Los Angeles based interior designer and product designer
- Kerry McCluggage, owner and president of Craftsman Films
- Kerry Packer, Australian media magnate
- Kerri Sakamoto, a Canadian novelist
- Kerry Mitchell, general manager, Flow Honda of Statesville
Surname
- Richard John Kerry (1915–2000), American Foreign Service officer and lawyer, son of Frederick A. "Fred" Kerry (born Fritz Kohn, 1873– 1921)
- Rosemary Forbes Kerry, one of 11 children of James Grant Forbes of the Protestant Forbes family of China and Boston, wife of [[Richard John Kerry
- John Kerry, John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943), son of Richard John Kerry, United States politician, and 2004 presidential candidate
- Cameron Kerry, Cameron Forbes Kerry (born September 6, 1950), son of Richard John Kerry, American politician
- Charles Kerry, Charles Henry Kerry (3 April 1857 – 26 May 1928), photographer
- Alexandra Kerry, Alexandra Forbes Kerry (born September 5, 1973) is an American filmmaker.
- Richard Kerry, Richard John Kerry (July 28, 1915 – July 29, 2000)
- Vanessa Kerry, Vanessa Bradford Kerry (born December 31, 1976), American physician and health care administrator
References
- ^ "Kerry Surname Meaning and Distribution". forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 25 January 2014
- ^ "RootsWeb". County Kerry. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
- ^ "Live views from Ireland: Kerry". The Irish Times. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
This page lists people with the surname Kerry.
If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name(s) to the link.
If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name(s) to the link.