Terrie

Diminutive of Terence or Thierry, English
"soft; thresher; ruler of the people"

Terrie Origin and Meaning

The name Terrie is a boy's name.

Terrie is primarily a masculine variant of Terry, itself a diminutive of names containing or derived from the Germanic element 'ric' meaning 'power, ruler' such as Terrence or Terence. Despite being classified as a male name in some contexts, Terrie is more commonly used for females in modern usage. The name has Anglo-Saxon roots and gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century. Terrie peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s but has since declined significantly. It offers a friendly, approachable quality with its soft ending, making it feel more casual than its formal counterparts.