Irish girl name
Kerry Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Kerry means descendants of ciar (dark). From County Kerry, Irish Ciarraí, meaning people of Ciar.
Kerry is taken from County Kerry, whose Irish name Ciarraí means the people of Ciar. Ciar was a legendary ancestor whose name means dark. The name has been used as a first name for both girls and boys in Ireland, Britain and Australia since the twentieth century. The Irish form Ciarraí is pronounced KEER-ee, which is close to the English version. The county is known as the Kingdom.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Kerry
KER·ee
Kerry has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Kerry
KerriKerrieKeriKerryann
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kerry mean?
Kerry means "descendants of ciar (dark)". From County Kerry, Irish Ciarraí, meaning people of Ciar.
How do you pronounce Kerry?
Kerry is pronounced KER-ee.
What is the origin of Kerry?
Kerry is an Irish girl name. In Irish it is written Ciarraí.
How many syllables are in Kerry?
Kerry has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Kerry?
Other spellings and forms include Kerri, Kerrie, Keri, Kerryann.