Gary Wooldridge

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gary Wooldridge — spear carrier
975K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gary Wooldridge is a name that combines French origins. The first name Gary is a masculine given name of French origin. Gary and Garry are English language masculine given names. Gary is likely derived from the Norman French name Geiree, itself descended from the Old Frankish name Geiserich, composed of two elements: "*gaizaz" (spear, pike, javelin) plus "*rīkijaz" (kingly, royal). A variant form of Gary is Garry, the spelling of which has been influenced by that of Barry. An informal pet form of Gary is Gaz, a variant of which is Gazza. A given name associated with Gary and Garry is Garrison; the latter is sometimes borne by sons of men bearing the former names. The surname Wooldridge: Adrian Wooldridge, Washington bureau chief of the Economist Alexander Penn Wooldridge (1847–1930), mayor of Austin, Texas Ben Wooldridge (born 1999), American football player Billy Wooldridge (1878–1945), English footballer who spent his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers Charles Thomas Wooldridge (1866–1896), immortalised in The Ballad of Reading Gaol Charlie Wooldridge (1897–1982), American baseball player Dean Wooldridge (1913–2006), prominent engineer in the aerospace industry Doug Wooldridge (born 1985), Canadian rugby union player Floyd Wooldridge (1928–2008), American baseball player G. Gary is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 975K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gary reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gary

Meaning: spear carrier

French

Gary and Garry are English language masculine given names. Gary is likely derived from the Norman French name Geiree, itself descended from the Old Frankish name Geiserich, composed of two elements: "*gaizaz" (spear, pike, javelin) plus "*rīkijaz" (kingly, royal). A variant form of Gary is Garry, the spelling of which has been influenced by that of Barry. An informal pet form of Gary is Gaz, a variant of which is Gazza. A given name associated with Gary and Garry is Garrison; the latter is sometimes borne by sons of men bearing the former names.

Surname: Wooldridge

English

Adrian Wooldridge, Washington bureau chief of the Economist Alexander Penn Wooldridge (1847–1930), mayor of Austin, Texas Ben Wooldridge (born 1999), American football player Billy Wooldridge (1878–1945), English footballer who spent his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers Charles Thomas Wooldridge (1866–1896), immortalised in The Ballad of Reading Gaol Charlie Wooldridge (1897–1982), American baseball player Dean Wooldridge (1913–2006), prominent engineer in the aerospace industry Doug Wooldridge (born 1985), Canadian rugby union player Floyd Wooldridge (1928–2008), American baseball player G.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Gary is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Gary by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Gary Wooldridge

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Gary Wooldridge:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Gary?
The first name Gary originates from French. Gary and Garry are English language masculine given names. Gary is likely derived from the Norman French name Geiree, itself descended from the Old Frankish name Geiserich, composed of two elements: "*gaizaz" (spear, pike, javelin) plus "*rīkijaz" (kingly, royal). A variant form of Gary is Garry, the spelling of which has been influenced by that of Barry. An informal pet form of Gary is Gaz, a variant of which is Gazza. A given name associated with Gary and Garry is Garrison; the latter is sometimes borne by sons of men bearing the former names.
When was Gary most popular?
The name Gary reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Wooldridge?
The surname Wooldridge originates from English. Adrian Wooldridge, Washington bureau chief of the Economist Alexander Penn Wooldridge (1847–1930), mayor of Austin, Texas Ben Wooldridge (born 1999), American football player Billy Wooldridge (1878–1945), English footballer who spent his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers Charles Thomas Wooldridge (1866–1896), immortalised in The Ballad of Reading Gaol Charlie Wooldridge (1897–1982), American baseball player Dean Wooldridge (1913–2006), prominent engineer in the aerospace industry Doug Wooldridge (born 1985), Canadian rugby union player Floyd Wooldridge (1928–2008), American baseball player G.
What are the origins of the name Gary Wooldridge?
The name Gary Wooldridge combines two different traditions: the first name Gary has French roots, while the surname Wooldridge originates from English.
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