Thierry

tyeh-REE
French variation of Theodoric
"ruler of the people"

Thierry Origin and Meaning

The name Thierry is a boy's name of French origin meaning "ruler of the people".

Thierry, which is very popular in France, would make an interesting import; it's somewhat familiar through designer Thierry Mugler and international soccer star Thierry Henry. It almost sounds like Terry, but not quite.

# 3229 on Nameberry

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Thierry Popularity

Famous People Named Thierry

  • Thierry Daniel Henry
    French footballer
  • Thierry Marc Boutsen
    Belgian racing driver
  • Thierry Ardisson
    French TV producer and host
  • Thierry Choinard
    Houle, son of Quebecoise Influencer Lydia Choinard,Houle
  • Thierry Mugler
    French fashion designer
  • Thierry Wouters
    Belgian swimmer
  • Thierry Schaffauser
    French adult film actor and activist
  • Thierry Breton
    French politician and businessman
  • Thierry Roussel
    father of Athina Onassis, ex,husband of Christina Onassis

Thierry in Pop Culture

  • Thierry De Bennicoeur
    character in the book series "Immortality Bites" by Michelle Rowen
  • Thierry
    King of France in Fletcher, Beaumont(?) and Massinger's tragic play "Thierry and Theodoret" (1621)
  • Thierry
    character in TV's "The Originals"
  • Thierry Rothart
    character in the webcomic "Never Satisfied" by Taylor Robin