Gary

Gary is an English given name derived from the Germanic element gar, meaning spear, most commonly arising as a pet form of Gareth or Garrett, or as an independent name taken from a surname of the same origin. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-twentieth century, partly influenced by the Hollywood actor Gary Cooper, whose stage name came from Gary, Indiana. The name shares roots with other Germanic spear-names such as Gerald, Gerard, and Gareth. Variant spellings include Garry and Gari.