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Garrie
How to Pronounce Garrie
Pronounced GAIR-ee /ˈɡæri/High
Meaning: Garrie is a spelling variant of Gary and Garry, short forms rooted in names like Garrett and Gerald that carry the Germanic ger, 'spear'. Gary also grew as an American given name in the wake of the town of Gary, Indiana, and the film star Gary Cooper. The -ie spelling gives it a warmer, informal look.Low
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History & Origin
Garrie respells Gary and Garry, short forms linked to Garrett and Gerald and the Germanic element ger, 'spear'. Gary rose sharply in mid-century America thanks to Gary Cooper and the Indiana city; Garrie is a rarer, friendlier-looking version of that same name.
It was always uncommon in this spelling, borne by only a couple dozen boys a year around a quiet high near 1952 while Gary itself did the real work. It reads as an informal variant of a mid-century staple.
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What does the name Garrie mean?
It's a variant of Gary, a short form linked to Garrett and Gerald, from the Germanic ger meaning 'spear'.
How do you pronounce Garrie?
It's said GAIR-ee /ˈɡæri/, two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Garrie a boy or girl name?
Garrie is used as a boy's name.
Is Garrie a popular name?
No, it has always been rare, an informal variant of Gary used lightly around the mid twentieth century.