Jeri

Jeri is a given name that is most commonly used for women. In English-speaking contexts, it often functions as a diminutive or nickname for Geraldine or Jerilyn, and it is sometimes adopted directly as a given name. The spelling variation Jeri is also found in other cultures and languages where it may be used independently. Beyond personal names, Jeri may appear as a surname and, less commonly, as a place name or in transliterated forms of non-English names.

Notable people with the given name include Jeri Ryan (born 1970), an American actress best known for her role as Seven of Nine on Star Trek: Voyager. Other individuals with the name have been public figures in fields such as music, sports, or academia, but they are less widely known internationally.

Geographic usage of the spelling Jeri is limited to local or historical contexts and does not correspond to a major city or widely recognized location. In literature and media, Jeri appears as a personal name for fictional characters in various works.