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Derry
"Diminutive of Derek: Gifted ruler People ruler Variant of the Old German Theodoric Famous bearer: Derrick was a 17th century hangman at Tyhurn, whose name became synonymous with gallows and now refers to a type of crane; great lover, an ancient hero; Oak..."
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- 5
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Derry is a baby name with English, Celtic, Gaelic, German, Irish context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is Diminutive of Derek: Gifted ruler People ruler Variant of the Old German Theodoric Famous bearer: Derrick was a 17th century hangman at Tyhurn, whose name....
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darling; Dear one; Fruit; Name of a Fruit; Sometimes used as a name derived from the fruit Origlnally a diminutive of Charity Famous bearers: Cherry was one of Mr Pecksniff's daughters in Charles Dickens' novel 'Martin Chuzzlewit'
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darling; Dear one; Fruit; Name of a Fruit; Sometimes used as a name derived from the fruit Origlnally a diminutive of Charity Famous bearers: Cherry was one of Mr Pecksniff's daughters in Charles Dickens' novel 'Martin Chuzzlewit'
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Dweller near a hollow; or ravine; seething pool; Variant of Cory meaning variously: From the round hill
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diminutive form of Gerald; Diminutive of Gerald, meaning ruling spear Often used as an independent name; Diminutive of Geraldine: A feminine form of Gerald, meaning ruling spear Famous bearer: The Earl of Surrey wrote a series of love poems titled, 'the fair...
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A name derived from the fruit; also used as a diminutive of names beginning with Ber-; berry; Flower
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diminutive form of Gerald; Diminutive of Gerald, meaning ruling spear Often used as an independent name; Diminutive of Geraldine: A feminine form of Gerald, meaning ruling spear Famous bearer: The Earl of Surrey wrote a series of love poems titled, 'the fair...
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Diminutive of Meredith: Guardian of the sea Great chief This name can be given to children of either gender, but is more common among girls; Diminutive of Meredith: Magnificent Great chief Great lady Used for both genders, but most common among girls...
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