Jerry
Short feminine form of Gerald or Jerome, German or Greek
"ruler with the spear or sacred name"
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Updated Wed Apr 23 2025
Jerry Origin and Meaning
The name Jerry is a girl's name meaning "ruler with the spear or sacred name".
The J spelling of this nickname name has always skewed more masculine, perhaps because it relates directly to Jerome but not to Geraldine. But supermodel Jerry Hall, whose full name is Jerry and who has a twin sister named Terry, pulls it off in glamorous style.
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Jerry Rank in US Top 1000
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- Jerry Faye HallAmerican model and actress
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