terry

Terry is a unisex given name and a surname. In English, it originated as a diminutive of Terrence for males and Theresa or Teresa for females, and has since become a given name in its own right.

As a given name, Terry has been borne by many notable people, including Terry Pratchett, English fantasy author; Terry Gilliam, American-born filmmaker and Monty Python member; Terry Bradshaw, former American football quarterback and broadcaster; Terry Crews, American actor and former football player.

As a surname, Terry is of English origin and likely derived from the given name; notable bearers include John Terry, English footballer, and others.

In addition to names, terry refers to a textile: terry cloth, a fabric with looped piles used for towels and robes. The name also appears in toponyms; there are places named Terry in the United States.