Terri
Meaning
pet form of Theresa, traditionally 'harvester'
The formal names behind Terri
Terri is an established short form of each of these names.
Teresa · Greek origin · of disputed etymology, traditionally linked to Greek 'therizein' (to harvest) or the island of Therasia
Theresa · Greek origin · meaning uncertain, possibly 'harvester' or from the island of Thera
Terri around the world
One shared root links 6 names across 3 languages.
Shared root: of uncertain origin; traditionally tied to Greek therizein "to harvest" or to the island of Therasia
The constellation
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Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Terri peaked in the 1960s.
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Popularity in Brazil
41 people · the #76,244 first name in Brazil · median age 36
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Terri
Most people given the name Terri in the United States were born between 1950 and 1979. The Terri you meet today is most often in her 50s or 60s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Terri deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Terri truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Terri fits with your family’s names and surname.
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