Perry

Perry is a name used as a surname, a given name, and a place name. In English, many instances of Perry as a surname arise from toponymic origins, referring to people from places named Perry in England. The use of Perry as a given name often reflects familial or honorific connections to the surname or to the place.

Notable people with the surname Perry include the singer Katy Perry, the actor Matthew Perry, the politician Rick Perry, and the professional football player William Perry, known as "The Refrigerator."

As a given name, notable individuals include Perry Ellis, an American fashion designer.

In fiction and popular culture, Perry Mason is the famous defense attorney in Erle Stanley Gardner's novels; Perry the Platypus is a character in Phineas and Ferb.

Geographically, there are several places named Perry in the United States, including a city in Florida; Perry Counties occur in multiple states, and various towns and municipalities bear the name.