Kerryanne

Irish

"dark, dark-haired"

Kerryanne Origin and Meaning

The name Kerryanne is a girl's name.

Kerryanne is a feminine compound name combining Kerry and Anne. Kerry has Irish origins, derived from the County Kerry in Ireland, meaning 'people of Ciar' or possibly 'dark-haired.' Anne has Hebrew roots meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The combination emerged primarily in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century as parents sought unique yet familiar-sounding names. Kerryanne blends Celtic heritage with traditional feminine elements, creating a name that feels both distinctive and approachable. While never extremely common, the name saw modest popularity in Australia, Ireland, and parts of the United States. The hyphenated version Kerry-Anne is also used, emphasizing the compound nature of this melodious name.

Famous People Named Kerryanne

• Kerry Anne Wells Australian beauty queen; Miss Universe 1972
• Kerry Anne Mullaney Scottish film director
• Kerry Anne Guse, Australian tennis player
• Kerry Anne Tomlinson, New Zealand cricketer
• Kerrianne Covell English pop singer
• Kerrianne Cox Australian pop singer
• Kerri Anne Kennerley, Australian TV personality
• Keri Anne Payne, South African,British swimmer