| Meaning | pear tree |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Perry |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Per-ry |
About Perry
Perry presents an understated charm that appeals to those seeking something refreshingly different from conventional choices. This name carries a crisp, clean sound that feels both vintage and contemporary simultaneously. Perry has literary connections and historical usage, giving it depth beyond its simple structure. The name works particularly well for families who appreciate names that don't announce gender immediately, offering a sense of mystery and independence. Its two-syllable rhythm makes it easy to pair with longer surnames, creating pleasant phonetic balance. Perry has the advantage of being immediately recognizable yet rarely used, positioning your daughter in that sweet spot of having a memorable name without the burden of constant repetition in social settings. The name transitions effortlessly through life stages, never seeming out of place whether attached to a kindergartener or a corporate executive. Perry also offers versatility in nickname potential while being perfectly complete on its own, giving your daughter options as she develops her personal identity and preferences.
Nicknames for Perry
| Per |
| Pez |
| Perri |
| Pear |
Famous People Named Perry
| Perry Mattfeld | American actress |
| Perry Farrell | American singer and songwriter |
| Perry Moore | American author and film producer |
| Perry Bellegarde | Canadian First Nations leader |
| Perry King | American actor |
| Perry Fenwick | British actor |
| Perry McCarthy | British racing driver and television presenter |
| Perry Como | American singer and television personality |
| Perry Reeves | American actress |
| Perry Smith | One of the infamous murderers in the Clutter family killings, subject of Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" |
| Perry Miller | American historian |
| Perry Benson | British actor |
| Perry Edwards | Member of the British girl group Little Mix |
| Perry Christie | Former Prime Minister of the Bahamas |
| Perry Baker | American rugby player |
| Perry Lopez | American actor |
| Perry Saturn | American professional wrestler |
| Perry Groves | English former footballer |
| Perry Robinson | American jazz clarinetist |
Characters Named Perry
| Perry White | Character in Superman comics and films, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Planet |
| Perry the Platypus | Agent P - Character in the animated TV series "Phineas and Ferb," a secret agent pet platypus |
| Perry Mason | Title character of detective fiction novels and TV series, a brilliant defense attorney |
| Perry Cox | Character in the TV show "Scrubs," a gruff and sarcastic doctor |
| Perry Smith | Character in Truman Capote's book "In Cold Blood" |
| Perry Wright | Character in the TV series "Big Little Lies," played by Alexander Skarsgård in a gender-bending role |
| Perry Park | Character in the Korean drama "Love in the Moonlight" |
| Perry Shay | Character in the book "Cracked Up to Be" by Courtney Summers |