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Gary

Help baby become a hero like the ones in his books with this vintage-sounding name. Gary, which has Old English origins, means "spear," and can encourage to embrace his sharp wit. Gary can also be spelled Garry and is sometimes used as a nickname for Gareth, Garfield, and Gerald. This name's use has fallen drastically from its heights in the 1950s, so baby probably won't meet too many other Garys on his travels.
British Male
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Meaning

Spear

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Pronunciation

GEH-ree

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Traits

  • Strong
  • Brave
  • Confident
  • Resilient

Compatibility

Gary is a classic and strong name that pairs well with traditional or modern sibling names. It also works nicely as a solid and timeless middle name choice. Culturally, Gary is versatile and can fit in with a variety of styles and backgrounds.

Strong Brave Confident Resilient

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow

Musician

Born: January 20, 1971 · Frodsham, Cheshire, England

Portrait of Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

Actor

Born: March 17, 1955 · Blue Island, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Actor

Born: March 21, 1958 · London, England

Portrait of Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Actor

Born: May 7, 1901 · Helena, Montana, United States

Portrait of Gary Glitter

Gary Glitter

Musician

Born: May 8, 1944 · Banbury, England

Portrait of Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Actor

Born: June 29, 1944 · Goose Creek, Texas, USA

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Gary Original form
  • Гари Russian
  • 加里 Chinese
  • გარი Georgian
  • Hindi
  • Persian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Гэри Belarusian

Cultural Adaptations

  • गैरी (Gairī) Hindi
  • گری (Gari) Persian
  • ゲーリー (Gērī) Japanese
  • 가리 (Gali) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gary

What does Gary mean?
Spear
What is the origin of Gary?
Gary has British origins.
Is Gary popular?
Gary has been viewed 119 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Gary?
Similar names include Jericho, Xiaobo, Frank, Sterling, Talia.
How do you pronounce Gary?
Gary is pronounced GEH-ree.

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