Details for the forename Terry

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Terry (male)


Variants:	Tel (M) Theodoric (M)
Pet Name for:	Terence (M)
Derivative(s):	Tel (M)
Lesser Synonym(s):	Derek (M)
Feminine form:	Terri (F)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	English. Originally a derivative of the Old Low German Theodoric, from Old German "tribal power", and later used as a pet name for Terence. (See also Derek.)