Kerri
KER-ee
Popularity
#6499
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
37,359
Peak Year
#1,616 in 1975
First Recorded
1945
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A variant spelling of Kerry, an Irish name derived from the county name Ciarraí, meaning 'descendants of Ciar' or 'dark people'.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Kerri Strug
American retired Olympic gymnast.
Kerri Green
American actress and film director.
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