The name Kerry is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin, meaning "black-haired". It is a versatile name that can be used as both a given name and a surname, and it holds a distinctive edge. The name Kerry is derived from the Irish word "Ciar," which means "dark" or "dusky". In its original form, "Ciarraighe" (CiarraĆ), it denoted the kingdom of Ciar, a region in Ireland. The name is associated with the county of Kerry in Ireland, which is derived from the same Gaelic root. Some notable people named Kerry include United States politician John Kerry and Australian media magnate Kerry Packer.
