Jerry (given name)

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Jerry
Pronunciation /ˈɛri/ JERR-ee
Gender Unisex (Male/Female)
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Region of originEnglish
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Related names Diarmaid, Geronimo, Gerry, Gerrie, Jery, Jeryn, Jere, Jerrie, Jared, Jeri, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jermaine, Jeronimo, and Jerome

Jerry is a given name, usually used for males. It is of Old English origin, and sometimes can be spelled Gerry , Gerrie, Geri,Jery, Jere, Jerrie, or Jeri. It is a diminutive form (hypocorism) of George, Gerald, Gerard, Geraldine, Geronimo, Jared, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jermaine, Jeronimo, or Jerome.

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