Meaning and Origin of the Name Teri
The meaning of Teri is most often a shortened form of the name Teresa meaning harvester.
Many people with the name Teri historically seem to have a deep need for travel and adventure. Teri can also be derived from the name Terry.It may also come from the French name Thierry.
Popularity of Teri
It is one of he names you may find when looking for a name that has been popular but may have fallen out of favour more recently. It was not listed in the top 100 in terms of English girls’ names as of 2013.
Famous People with the Name
Although not in the top 100 names, Terri is a fairly common name in the Western World and there are some famous celebrities that are named Terri; Teri Hatcher (an actress famous for playing Lois Lane), Teri Polo, Teri Garr, and Teri Byrne are some of the examples of famous Teri’s that are well known in Hollywood.
These are just some of the famous Teri’s that are well known. Teri is a name that is well regarded as a female name, and essentially timeless.
Useful Resources
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