kerry

Kerry is a name of Irish origin that functions as both a given name and a surname. It is also the name of County Kerry, a county in the southwest of Ireland. The place name comes from the Gaelic Ciarraí, the land of the Ciarraighe people, and the surname and given-name usage spread to English-speaking countries.

County Kerry is a coastal region in the province of Munster. It is known for dramatic landscapes such as the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula, as well as Killarney National Park and the town of Tralee, the county town. The economy relies on tourism, agriculture, and fisheries, and Gaelic games and traditional music are part of cultural life.

Notable people named Kerry include politicians such as John Kerry (United States senator and former secretary of state) and other individuals across arts and sports, such as Kerry Washington (actress), Kerry King (guitarist of Slayer), and Kerry Wood (baseball pitcher). The name is used internationally for both genders.

Other uses include Kerry Group, an Irish multinational food company formerly connected with dairy products, which uses the Kerry brand name globally. The term Kerry can thus refer to a place, a personal name, or a corporate brand, depending on context.