Derry - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Derry \d(er)-

, also used as girl's name Derry, is pronounced DARE-ee. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "oak grove". Place name and surname. Also the original name of the Irish city of Londonderry. Also short form of Derek, Dermot, etc. Photographer Derry Moore.

Derry has 1 variant form: Derrie.

For more information, see also the related name Darius.

Baby names that sound like Derry are Darry and Terry.

Derry is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#6553 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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