Parry - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Parry

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PAIR-ee'PAIR-ee'2 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Welsh
Defensive

MEANING

Son of Harry

ORIGIN

Welsh

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Welsh 'ap Harry', meaning 'son of Harry'

CULTURAL NOTES

Traditionally used as a patronymic surname in Wales.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Wales as a surname that has been adopted as a given name.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Crisp

MEANING

To ward off

ORIGIN

Old French

ETYMOLOGY

From Old French 'parer', meaning 'to ward off' or 'defend'

CULTURAL NOTES

Can be associated with swordplay or fencing terminologies.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In English, the word 'parry' is used in the context of fencing and defense.

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