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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
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