A masculine given name, variant of Gary, meaning 'spear carrier' or 'spear strength.' Also refers to various people and places with this name.
From Old Germanic 'Gerhard' meaning 'spear hardy' or 'brave with a spear,' later anglicized through various forms including Gary and Garry. The name entered English through Norman French influence.
The name Garry/Gary experienced a massive surge in popularity in mid-20th century America, largely due to actor Gary Cooper, whose stage name was chosen from Gary, Indiana. Interestingly, Gary, Indiana was itself named after lawyer Elbert Henry Gary, creating a naming chain from Germanic warriors to Hollywood stars to industrial cities.
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