Kerrey

Kerrey Meaning & Origin

About Kerrey
The name "Kerrey" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Ciaráin," meaning "dark-haired" or "dark-skinned." It is a patronymic name, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Ciarán. The name is often associated with individuals who possess qualities such as intelligence, creativity, and a strong sense of individuality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kerrey are female.

Kerrey Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛri/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerrey in Braille

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

The name Kerrey in braille

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

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

The name Kerrey in sign language

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