Perry name - Meaning of Perry
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- Gender
- Masculine
- Lucky Number
- 1
- Usage
- English, Germanic, Latin
- Pronounced
- PER-ee
- Perry Meaning
- From a surname which is either English or Welsh in origin. It can be derived from Middle English perrie meaning "pear tree", or else from Welsh ap Herry, meaning "son of Herry ". A famous bearer of the surname was Matthew Perry (1794-1858), the American naval officer who opened Japan to the West. Perry is derived from Herry, itself a medieval variant of Henry. Henry originates in Germanic languages and means "ruler of the house". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world. It was a favorite name in royal circles, given to numerous kings of England, France and Castile, as well as to six Holy Roman Emperors. More recently, the famous bearers include Henry James, a British writer, and Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company. Henry functions as a surname as well, mainly in French language.
Perry Celebrities
Perry Carter - football player, Perry Moss - basketball player, Perry Tuttle - football player, Perry Williams - football player,
