Jerry

Jerry is a common name in many English-speaking countries. The name is derived from the old English name Gerald, which means "ruling spear". It is often used as a short form for names like Jeremiah, Jerome, and Gerald.

Etymology

The name Jerry is of Old English origin and is derived from the name Gerald. The name Gerald is a compound of the words "ger", meaning spear, and "wald", meaning rule. Thus, Jerry can be interpreted to mean "ruling spear".

Notable People Named Jerry

There are many notable people named Jerry, including:

• Jerry Garcia, an American musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist of the band Grateful Dead.
• Jerry Seinfeld, an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer best known for his role in the sitcom Seinfeld.
• Jerry Lewis, an American comedian, actor, singer, director, producer, and screenwriter known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio.

In Popular Culture

The name Jerry has been used in various forms of media and popular culture. Some notable examples include:

• Jerry Mouse, a fictional character and one of the two main protagonists in Metro-Goldwyn Mayer's series of Tom and Jerry theatrical cartoon short films.
• Jerry Gergich, a character from the television show Parks and Recreation.
• Jerry, a character in the video game series Undertale.

See Also

• List of people named Jerry
• Gerald (name)
• Jerome (name)
• Jeremiah (name)