Terry as a boys' name (also used less generally as girls' name terry) is pronounced tare-ee. It is of old german origin, and the meaning of terry is people's ruler. The loop formed by the pile of a fabric when left uncut.

A type of thick cotton cloth with short threads on each side, used especially for making towelsÒ€¦. Learn more. Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names teresa or theresa (feminine) or terence, terrance (masculine). The meaning of terry is the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics. John george terry (born 7 december 1980) is an english professional football coach and former player who played as a centre-back. He was previously captain of chelsea, the england national team and Ò€¦

John george terry (born 7 december 1980) is an english professional football coach and former player who played as a centre-back. He was previously captain of chelsea, the england national team and Ò€¦