Terry is:
- A surname from the medieval Norman given name Thierry, cognate of the English Derek
- A male given name transferred back from the surname, or a diminutive of Terence or of any of its alternative forms
- A female given name, diminutive of Teresa or any of its alternative forms
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Famous quotes containing the word terry:
“Eulogy is nice, but one does not learn anything from it.”
—Ellen Terry (1847–1928)
“Usefulness! It is not a fascinating word, and the quality is not one of which the aspiring spirit can dream o’ nights, yet on the stage it is the first thing to aim at.”
—Ellen Terry (1847–1928)
“There is all the difference in the world between departure from recognised rules by one who has learned to obey them, and neglect of them through want of training or want of skill or want of understanding. Before you can be eccentric you must know where the circle is.”
—Ellen Terry (1847–1928)