Why Terry Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Terry” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Terry” is of German and English origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Yrret.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Ryrte.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Terry
The true meaning of ‘Terry’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Terry is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!
Your heart’s desire is an adventure! Freedom is essential to your happiness. Traveling, meeting new friends, and getting new experience can add variety to your life. You are no stranger to change – you embrace it. Your sharp mind makes you curious about many things. You may find it difficult to commit. You want to jump from one project to another.
When people hear the name Terry, they perceive you as someone who is impressive, elegant, and noble. You possess qualities common to actors, dancers, and performers. People admire your confident personality. Unfortunately, there are others who get jealous of you. You prefer not to deal directly with only one person. Instead, you want to work on a grand scale.
You live a risk-filled, thrill-seeking, or hedonistic lifestyle. You state your needs and opinions clearly for others to take notice. You tend to be aggressive when pushed. Try not to be too sensitive with your feelings and outward appearance.
Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.
Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color
Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones
Lucky day(s): Tuesday
Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts
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Hey Terry! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Word finder TERRY. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Is The Name Terry Popular?
“Terry” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Maryland as reported in the 1966 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 53 babies in Maryland have the same name as you in 1966. A total of 10,165 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1957 with a total of 15,599 babies. That’s a lot of baby Terrys.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Terry” was recorded 519,811 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Terrys to occupy the country of Maldives with an estimated population of 451,738.
The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 10 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1938 with a rank of #86 nationwide and was registered 2,336 times as a baby boy’s name. Terry became a popular boy’s name in the state of Tennessee in the year 1957. It ranked #8 with 730 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1956 in the state of Ohio with 1,100 baby boys.
This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Mississippi for 56 years from 1942 to 1998 (may not be consecutive).
For the past eight decades (1939 to 2018), the name “Terry” was recorded 505,296 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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