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Name Origin

Terry is a diminutive of Terence, which has origins in Latin and Greek. Terence means 'smooth' or 'polished'. As a given name, Terry is typically considered masculine.

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Famous People

Terry Pratchett (1948-2015)

Author

  • Acclaimed author of the Discworld fantasy series
  • Knighted for services to literature

Terry Gilliam (1940-)

Film Director

  • Member of Monty Python
  • Directed films such as Brazil, 12 Monkeys, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Terry Fox (1958-1981)

Athlete, Activist

  • Ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research despite losing a leg to the disease

Terry Crews (1968-)

Actor, Athlete

  • Known for roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Expendables series, and Old Spice commercials
  • Former NFL player