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Terry (male)

Variants:Tel (M) Theodoric (M)
Pet Name for:Terence (M)
Derivative(s):Tel (M)
Lesser Synonym(s):Derek (M)
Feminine form:Terri (F)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

English. Originally a derivative of the Old Low German Theodoric, from Old German "tribal power", and later used as a pet name for Terence.

(See also Derek.)
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