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Kerry vs. For a Girl vs. Please read below

Hi! I've always really liked the name Kerry for a girl. Does it look too masculine? Too old fashioned? My mother says "Kerry" is usually how it's spelt on a man. My husband & I both have Irish roots and he suggested "Kerri" or "Keri" because they still have Irish origins and are more feminine spellings. The rest of my family prefers the "C" version of "Carrie." My husband doesn't care too much, but he was recently told by a buddy that Kerry (no matter what spelling) is too out-of-date to use on a baby now. That's kind of why we like it though. What do you think? Which spelling (if any) do you prefer? We'd appreciate some feedback! Thanks

The Top Baby Name is...

Kerry

100%

For a Girl

0%

Please read below

0%

Poll created: Jun 02, 2022
Total Votes: 1

Comments

Kerrie
posted by Guest :: 3 years ago | report
Keri
If you want something longer maybe Kerrigan.
posted by Guest :: 3 years ago | report
I like the name and spelling...Kerry. I think Carrie is outdated. Other spellings I like, but not as much as Kerry are:
Kerrie
Carey
Cary
posted by cigi :: 3 years ago | report
Keri like Keri Russell
posted by Guest :: 3 years ago | report
I personally like the name Kerry but spelled Keri. It's very pretty!
posted by T :: 3 years ago | report
I like the name. I say Kerry and Carrie differently. keh-ree vs. care-ee (like the word carry)

Carrie definitely seems older, like Little House on the Prairie. Kerry seems fresher to me. Kerry is the default spelling I'd use (like the surname), but I like it Kerri too. Keri could work but I like the double R better.
posted by Guest :: 3 years ago | report
I would say Either Keri or Ceri spelling. If you want maybe a longer name you can have Kerry as a nn:

Carissa /Karissa
Ceridwen
Cerise
Charisma
Corinne
Karina
Kearney
Kerenza
Kerrianne
?
posted by Arianwyn :: 3 years ago | report
I like Carrie - I think it's old-fashioned and sweet. Kerry seems much more 70s to me but I'm not sure where I get that. Definitely use one of these spellings and don't throw in a random I.
posted by Guest :: 3 years ago | report
I've only ever know Kerry's who were female. I din't even know you could have it as a boys name. I'm from the UK.. maybe it's just not used as a male name over here very much..
posted by Claire :: 3 years ago | report
Carrie has been around forever. Just as classic as Elizabeth.
posted by Guest :: 3 years ago | report
Carrie looks nicer to me.
posted by 4kidmom :: 3 years ago | report
Carrie is ruined for me because of the movie.

Carey is masculine
Kerri is my favorite as a nickname
posted by R :: 3 years ago | report
For a girl, in order, I like:

Carrie
Kerrie
Kari
posted by Miss Nomer :: 3 years ago | report
It's better as a nickname
posted by Guest :: 3 years ago | report
It has fallen of the top 1000 list for boys as of 2004. It was never extremely popular, so if you like Kerry, go for it. I know a four-year old girl named Kerry.
posted by Guest :: 3 years ago | report
Kerry/Cary - boy
Carrie - girl
posted by Qmyw :: 3 years ago | report
When I see Kerry I think boy but love the idea of Keri!
I see someone else suggested Kerrigan with the nickname Kerri. Another longer name idea is Karington/Carington
I agree a bit that Kerry feels out of date. Carrie seems more like a classic and Keri/Kerri/Kerrie feels fresh and spunky!
posted by Katie :: 3 years ago | report

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