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Perrey is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage. It may be a variation of Perry, which derives from Old English …

Sasha, largely male in Russia--and also spelled Sascha and Sacha--is an energetic name that has really taken off for girls here, chosen by Jerry Seinfeld (using the alternate …

Gerrie is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive form of Gerald or Gerard, though it's also occasionally used as a feminine variation of Gerry/Jerry. Of Germanic …

Though twin brother Gerald is still in baby name limbo, Geraldine is in line to follow the path of Josephine to imminent revival—even though Gerry is not as spunky …

Newberry is a masculine name that originated as an English surname before transitioning to occasional first-name usage. The surname has topographic origins, combining 'new' with 'berry' or 'burgh' (meaning …

Hilleri is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Hillary or Hilary. These names derive from the Latin 'hilaris' meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry,' or possibly from …

Hillari is a feminine name variation of Hillary, which originated from Latin and Old English roots. The name derives from the Latin 'hilaris' meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry,' and from the …

Camberry is a distinctive feminine name that appears to be a modern creation combining elements of popular names like Cameron or Camille with the naturalistic suffix "berry." This inventive name …

Dutch road cyclist Steven Kruijswijk introduced the world to this name when he chose it for his son born in 2016. It is related to the name Perry, which also …

… and the name of a lake in Oregon too, Olallie is a Chinook word meaning "berry". There is also a berry that was released in the 1950s called the Olallieberry …

Sometimes used as a diminutive of Myrtle, Myrtille is also the French word for "blueberry". As such, this name has a fun and zippy feel from its "berry" meaning, but …

Joycelin is a feminine name combining elements of Joyce and the '-lin' suffix popular in many feminine names. It has English origins and essentially means 'joyful' or 'merry,' derived from …

Joice is an alternative spelling of Joyce, a name with Latin origins derived from the masculine name Jocelyn, ultimately from the Latin name 'Gaudiosius,' meaning 'joyful' or 'merry.' This variant …

Farry is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a diminutive form of names like Farrell or Farid, or possibly a variant of Ferry, which has …

… a diminutive form of names containing 'ber' like Bernadette or Bernice, a variant spelling of Berry (derived from the Old English 'berie' meaning 'berry' or a place where berries grow …

Oslo, the capital city of Norway, makes for an intriguing new place name, especially with its bookended O's, as in Otto and leads to cool nickname Ozzie. One Berry …

A way to make the clunky cute Ethel a little more elegant perhaps, Ethelind is a noble yet gentle name, born by American stage and film actress Ethelind Terry.

Dianella is the botanical name of a small plant which grows across Australia. It flowers in spring with a star-like purple flower which develops into a blue berry. Dianella …

Melodic and beautiful but with a touch of sass, Calliope is the name of the muse of epic poetry — and perhaps less glamorously, the musical instrument on the merry-go …

This Anglo-Saxon gem was borne by a few medieval women including Saint Merewen, Abbess of Romsey Abbey. It has also been used in literature, for example in Kit Berry …

Joyse is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Joyce. Originating from the Old French name 'Joice,' which derived from the Latin name 'Jocosa,' meaning 'joyful' or 'merry …

Jinx, a James Bond heroine name has an ominous meaning but kinetic energy. In the film "Die Another Day," the actual first name of the character played by Halle Berry …

Chance has risen far on the baby-naming charts, but Hazard has a considerably more dangerous edge. It was the middle name of famed US naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry.

A common pet name, usually inspired by the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, Dodger was used as a given name for 6 boys in a recent year. Fiction writer Terry …

… Brian, Bryan's one of the most enduring of Irish imports. Bryan is now slightly more popular than the original, with associations to Bryan Cranston, Bryan Ferry and Bryan Brown.

… variation of names like Teryl, Cheryl, or Terrill, or possibly as a feminine form of Terry. The name has a contemporary sound despite being rarely used. Teril might relate to …

… Conan Meriadeg who was the legendary founder of Brittany. In Tolkien's novel, Meriadoc (shortened to the charming "Merry") is one of the hobbits who accompanies Frodo on his quest.

… from Latin and Old English origins, ultimately coming from the Latin 'hilaris' meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry.' The name also has connections to place names in medieval England, referring to 'hill …

Names in this category are cottage gardeners and small-town florists, homebodies and hedgewitches, beekeepers and flower fairies, lovers and dreamers. Colors and textures are rose and lilac, berry and …

… from Germanic elements meaning 'spear ruler.' It can also serve as a feminine variation of Jerry (short for Gerald or Jerome). The name enjoyed modest popularity in the United States …

… meaning "green hill", or from grene and berie, associating it perhaps with gooseberries or green berry nightshade. Very occasionally used as a given name in the US, it may have …

… as a baby name in the US. Geneva and Geneva are connected to the juniper berry, but the name of the city ultimately derived from a Proto-Indo-European word …

… for males as well. It derives from the Old English 'blithe,' meaning 'carefree,' 'cheerful,' or 'merry.' The name is also associated with the River Blyth in England and towns bearing …

… It has some celebrity cred via Charlie Tamara Tulip, twin daughter of Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell. It derives from Persian dulband "turban", due to the distinctive shape of …

… taken off for girls here; it's been used for the daughters of Steven Spielberg, Jerry Seinfeld, and Vanessa Williams. The Barack Obamas use Sasha as the nickname for their …

… doubles up as a diminutive of Jagwida — itself a variation of the battle-mighty Hedwig — and as a word name, meaning "berry" in Polish, but "strawberry" more specifically in Croatian.

… suburb of Paisley and the game of football. Mirren is one modern spelling; the Cornish Merryn, best known as the name of the seacoast town St. Merryn, is also related …

… from Greek origins meaning 'harvester' or 'hunter.' It can also be considered a variation of Terry or Terrie, which originated as nicknames for Teresa or as feminine forms of Terrence …

… and distinctive spelling, Merrile evokes qualities of happiness and brightness, likely influenced by the word 'merry.' The name may have originated as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage …

… refreshing modern water-related choice. This name is also associated with bay leaves, the bay laurel, the contemporary term of endearment, "bae", and the Old English word beġ meaning "berry"

… or deity associated with Windsor Forest in Berkshire, England. Shakespeare mentioned this figure in 'The Merry Wives of Windsor,' further cementing the name's literary and mythological significance. As a …

… suggesting groundedness and connection to nature. Alternatively, it may function as a variant form of Terry or Terrence, which stem from the Roman clan name Terentius. As a surname-turned …

… personal name Jay or Gai, which comes from the Old French 'gai' meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry'. Some linguistic scholars also suggest possible connections to geographic locations. As a first name …

… gives it a cheerful, bright quality that aligns with its phonetic similarity to the word 'merry,' meaning happy or joyful. The name has Welsh origins when derived from Meredith, meaning …

… it ranked as high as Number 19. Hence all those nice middle-aged and senior Jerrys we've known and loved. Gerald has always been popular in Ireland, accounting for …

… may reference the Channel Island of Jersey or represent a creative spelling of the name Jerry (diminutive of Gerald or Jerome). The distinctive spelling with 'z' gives the name a …

… Gerson (a biblical name meaning 'exile' or 'stranger') or a creative blend of names like Jerry and Jason. In some Latin American communities, particularly in Colombia and Brazil, Jerson has …

… related names are an offshoot that's gotten less attention. With credit to @Vana, a Berry who created an original list of similar names, these names all relate to writing …

… origins meaning 'people's ruler.' It could also be related to the Irish place name Derry, derived from the Gaelic 'doire' meaning 'oak grove.' As a standalone name, Derrie is …

… an English surname meaning "open land"). Some linguists suggest it could be a blend of Jerry (diminutive of Gerald or Jerome) and elements of names like Darrell. The name emerged …