Derry

Derry Meaning & Origin

About Derry
The name "Derry" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "doire," meaning "oak grove" or "place of oaks." It is often used as a place name in Ireland, particularly in County Londonderry, where the city of Derry is located. The name carries a sense of natural beauty and strength, evoking images of lush forests and the enduring presence of oak trees.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Derry are male.

Derry Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ›ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derry in Braille

Here's how to represent Derry in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Derry in braille

How to Spell the Name Derry in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Derry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Derry in sign language

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