Gerry

Gerry is a Germanic name functioning as both an independent given name and a short form of longer Germanic compound names such as Gerald, Gerard, and Geraldine, all built on the element gar, meaning spear. The gar element was common in early medieval naming traditions across Anglo-Saxon, Frankish, and Norman cultures, often combined with a second element denoting rule or strength. Gerry gained particular popularity as a standalone name in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century. Closely related forms include Jerry, Gary, and the feminine Gerri.