Terry Gist

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Terry Gist — English
124K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Terry Gist is a name that combines English origins. The first name Terry is a feminine given name of English origin. Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine). Terry A. Canales, American politician Terry A. Davis (1969–2018), American electrical engineer, computer programmer, creator of TempleOS. Terry A. Doughty (born 1959), American district judge Terry A. D. Strickland (born 1992), American convicted murderer Terry A. Osborn, American academic and professor of education Terry A. Simmons (1946–2020), Canadian-American lawyer and cultural geographer Terry A. White (born 1959), American prelate Terry A. The surname Gist: Asante Gist (born 1997), American basketball player Carole Gist (born 1969), first African American woman to win the Miss USA title Christopher Gist (1706–1759), one of the first white explorers of the Ohio Country in what would become the United States Eloyce King Patrick Gist (1892–1974), American film director and producer George Gist, English name of Sequoyah (c.1770–1843), Native American silversmith and inventor of a Cherokee syllabary James Gist (born 1986), American professional basketball player Joseph Gist (1775–1836), U.S. Representative from South Carolina Kenneth Gist Jr. Terry is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 124K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Terry reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Terry

English

Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine). Terry A. Canales, American politician Terry A. Davis (1969–2018), American electrical engineer, computer programmer, creator of TempleOS. Terry A. Doughty (born 1959), American district judge Terry A. D. Strickland (born 1992), American convicted murderer Terry A. Osborn, American academic and professor of education Terry A. Simmons (1946–2020), Canadian-American lawyer and cultural geographer Terry A. White (born 1959), American prelate Terry A.

Surname: Gist

English

Asante Gist (born 1997), American basketball player Carole Gist (born 1969), first African American woman to win the Miss USA title Christopher Gist (1706–1759), one of the first white explorers of the Ohio Country in what would become the United States Eloyce King Patrick Gist (1892–1974), American film director and producer George Gist, English name of Sequoyah (c.1770–1843), Native American silversmith and inventor of a Cherokee syllabary James Gist (born 1986), American professional basketball player Joseph Gist (1775–1836), U.S. Representative from South Carolina Kenneth Gist Jr.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Terry Gist

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 Terry Gist:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Terry?
The first name Terry originates from English. Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine). Terry A. Canales, American politician Terry A. Davis (1969–2018), American electrical engineer, computer programmer, creator of TempleOS. Terry A. Doughty (born 1959), American district judge Terry A. D. Strickland (born 1992), American convicted murderer Terry A. Osborn, American academic and professor of education Terry A. Simmons (1946–2020), Canadian-American lawyer and cultural geographer Terry A. White (born 1959), American prelate Terry A.
When was Terry most popular?
The name Terry reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gist?
The surname Gist originates from English. Asante Gist (born 1997), American basketball player Carole Gist (born 1969), first African American woman to win the Miss USA title Christopher Gist (1706–1759), one of the first white explorers of the Ohio Country in what would become the United States Eloyce King Patrick Gist (1892–1974), American film director and producer George Gist, English name of Sequoyah (c.1770–1843), Native American silversmith and inventor of a Cherokee syllabary James Gist (born 1986), American professional basketball player Joseph Gist (1775–1836), U.S. Representative from South Carolina Kenneth Gist Jr.
How common is the surname Gist?
The surname Gist is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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