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Name Origin

Kerry is an Irish given name traditionally used for both boys and girls. It originates from the Gaelic word 'Ciarraí', referring to a county in southwestern Ireland. The name means 'dark haired' or 'black haired'.

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Famous People

Kerry Washington (1977-)

Actress

  • Emmy Award nominations for her role in Scandal
  • Golden Globe nomination for her role in Scandal
  • Known for roles in films like Ray and Django Unchained

Kerry Packer (1937-2005)

Media Tycoon

  • Transformed the Nine Network into a dominant force in Australian television
  • Built a vast media empire through his company Consolidated Press Holdings

Kerry Katona (1980-)

Singer, Television Personality

  • Won the third series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
  • Former member of the girl group Atomic Kitten