John-Terry
Hebrew and Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name John-Terry
John-Terry combines two names: "John" derives from Hebrew Yohanan (meaning "God is gracious") and "Terry" derives from the Germanic name Terrence or Terence, ultimately from the Latin Terentius (of uncertain meaning, possibly related to "smooth" or "tender").
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Etymology
John-Terry combines two names: "John" derives from Hebrew Yohanan (meaning "God is gracious") and "Terry" derives from the Germanic name Terrence or Terence, ultimately from the Latin Terentius (of uncertain meaning, possibly related to "smooth" or "tender"). This hyphenated form is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, and became more common in the 20th century as a given name combining Christian and secular elements.
John-Terry currently ranks #4,333 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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