Perry

The first name Perry is an anglicized short and pet form of the name Peregrine, which is a variant of the late Latin name Peregrinus. In German, the name can be translated as "the traveler," "the pilgrim," "the wanderer," or "the stranger."

What does the name Perry mean?

Perry is the anglicized short and pet form of Peregrine, which is a variant of the late Latin name Peregrinus. The German translation of the name is "the traveler," "the pilgrim," "the wanderer," or "the stranger." The origin of the name lies in the ancient Latin word pĕrĕgrē or pĕrĕgrīnus, meaning "the traveler," "the pilgrim," "the stranger," or "the crusader." There is also the possibility that Perry is an independent boy's name that originated from the surname of the same name, where the meaning in this context is "the pear tree," derived from the Old English word perrie. The name has been found in Germany since around 1900. Other variants include Peregrin, Pellegrin, and Pellegrino, while pet forms like Perry and Perryn are common. The feminine form of the name is Peregrina. The name gained popularity through the veneration of Saint Peregrinus Laziosi, who lived in the 13th century and is considered the patron saint for cancer patients and other illnesses. Among early Christians, the name was particularly popular.

Where does the name Perry come from?

Perry is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "the traveler." The Latin root pĕrĕgrē or pĕrĕgrīnus stands for "the traveler," "the pilgrim," "the stranger," or "the crusader" (Latin), while the Old English term perrie means "the pear tree." The language of the name is English.

How do you pronounce Perry?

The pronunciation of Perry is lively and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as "Per-ry" [ˈpɛʁi] or in English as [ˈpɛri]. The bright vowel combined with a soft ending syllable gives it a fresh sound. The double consonance creates a slight emphasis in the middle of the name, while the bright "y" at the end adds a dynamic touch. Thus, Perry has a modern and friendly sound that feels youthful and accessible, conveying an Anglophone ease in pronunciation.

When is the name day of Perry?

The name day for Perry is celebrated on May 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Perry is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 1,535th. In the last ten years, Perry has been given as a first name approximately 50 times, placing it 3,458th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,417th.

Famous people

• Donald Robert Perry Marquis (American writer)
• Dr. Perry Cox (fictional character from 'Scrubs')
• Jiles Perry Richardson (American singer)
• Perry Bamonte (British musician)
• Perry Como (musician)
• Perry the Platypus (cartoon character from Disney's 'Phineas and Ferb')
• Perry Dissmore (basketball player from America)
• Perry Farrell (American rock singer)
• Perry Grimm (American race car driver)
• Perry Harrington (American football player)
• Perry Hartnett (American football player)
• Perry Haydn Taylor (English artist)
• Perry Hicks (American footballer)
• Perry J. Kaufman (writer from the USA)
• Perry Jackson (American football player)
• Perry Keyes (singer from Australia)
• Perry Lawson (British basketball player)
• Perry Miller (American historian)
• Perry Pirkanen (American actor)
• Perry Rhodan (hero of the eponymous science fiction series)