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If I had a pet platypus or something I would name them Perry.
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Perry the platypus!
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I agree with some comments below, Perry or Perrie would be a nice name for a girl. It rhymes with Kerry, Kelly etc. So I don't see a problem there. I also think it's nice and uncommon enough for a girl, so it would stand out in a positive way.
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I also think Perry would make a great girl’s name. I like the name for a boy too, but boys should be generous enough to share any masculine name that belongs to them with the beautifully defenseless ladies that need some strong, protective men in their delicate lives, while we hypocritically forbid them to use any of our classy, beautiful, traditional non-unisex feminine names for their masculine gender.
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I don't understand why people are so against Perry for a girl. It rhymes with Carrie, Mary, Terry, and Sherry which are all common names for women. I think it would be great on a girl.
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Perrie Edwards; she is a part of the British girl group Little Mix.
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I like this name and Perry the Platypus.
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Perry the Platypus anyone?
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Perry is a wonderful sounding name. Certainly not a name you hear used much. I can only think of it as a man's name though. It has a certain masculine majesty about it.
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Perry is popular in our family (men only) as both a first name and middle name depending on the generation. I love the name and would never consider it for a girl. It is the middle name of one nephew and the first name of another, first name of my brother, middle name of my dad and grandfather, and first name of my great grandfather, and so forth. I think it is a great strong, distinguished name. Also, there is an American actor named Perry King, he had his own detective series on TV and made a number of movies.
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Perry is the name of Princess Peach’s parasol in Super Princess Peach.
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Peri Gilpin plays Roz Doyle on the sitcom Frasier! I like her.
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I love Perry for a girl! So beautiful and elegant, and quite spunky! I understand it’s supposed to be masculine, but it rhymes with Marie. I’m so used to this name being masculine but I want to lean towards the feminine side too! If I ever had a girl, I’d name her Perry Marie because the rhyming-pair suits a girl perfectly! I think it’s better for a girl more than a boy in this day and age. Don’t get me wrong though! I love Perry for a boy too, but if I give him a feminine name as of 2018, what are the chances he’ll get mocked? I think this name should say Masculine & Feminine.
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You come across as being VERY arrogant and naive. (Evidence not just in your comment regarding this name but some others as well, resulting in a dramatic eye roll)
The reason why the name 'Perry' is supposed to seem masculine is because IT IS! Your argument for it being 'feminine'- because it rhymes with a girl's name- is invalid. There are many names that rhyme and that doesn't make them any less masculine. Or, feminine depending on the name. Oh and by the way, Marie doesn't even rhyme with Perry! Sure, it might if you lived in France or spoke some dialect of fluent French but I highly doubt that's your case here.
If a boy given this name were to be mocked, trust me it wouldn't be because of the gender usage.
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The reason why the name 'Perry' is supposed to seem masculine is because IT IS! Your argument for it being 'feminine'- because it rhymes with a girl's name- is invalid. There are many names that rhyme and that doesn't make them any less masculine. Or, feminine depending on the name. Oh and by the way, Marie doesn't even rhyme with Perry! Sure, it might if you lived in France or spoke some dialect of fluent French but I highly doubt that's your case here.
If a boy given this name were to be mocked, trust me it wouldn't be because of the gender usage.
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In 2018, 51 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Perry who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 742nd most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
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It could also be a diminutive of Periwinkle for girls.
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Perry is a great man's name as historically used in my family as a middle name for several generations, but I also like it as a first name. It is unique and refreshing even though it is an old name. I suppose it is equally nice as a girl's name.
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Having born the name my entire life (as has my father and his father before him) I first have to say I definitely feel it is a masculine name! In the past I have done a bit of research into my name and I believe it has the same roots as the name Peter although this does not seem to be mentioned anywhere on this site that I can find.
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My name is Perri. I am female named after the male flying squirrel that Walt Disney used in a documentary in the “60s”. I like my name but have found it rarely used for girls. I could not find its meaning with this spelling of Perri.
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It amazes me how many "first named Perry's" get missed by the wayside! Perry Mason (Earl Standley Gardner's fictional lawyer creation of the 50's, Perry White, Clark Kent's a.k.a. Superman's famous comic book boss at the Daily Planet! Also, a young woman named Perry on Marcus Welby MD, (Robert Young) with Dr. Steve Kiley in one episode, plus that cartoon Perry the duck-billed platypus. As well as surnames, Steve Perry (Journey band), Katy, Matthew, & Admiral Perry who went to the South Pole--(sounds like it's used more as a last name).
And of course, the person I was named after--Perry Como! I think it's a great unabashed one, and I do prefer pears (Perry--old Anglo-Saxton for "pear tree") over apples anytime!
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And of course, the person I was named after--Perry Como! I think it's a great unabashed one, and I do prefer pears (Perry--old Anglo-Saxton for "pear tree") over apples anytime!
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Perry is a nickname for the yiddish female name "Perel". Many Perry's in the yiddish speaking communities.
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Perry is the county seat of Houston County, Georgia.
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Perry the Platypus has not ruined the name because Agent P is awesome! Plus, Phineas & Ferb has been off air for a while now, but it was the best modern cartoon anyway.
Perry is a family surname for me that I am using for my third son who is due in a few months, and my older sons love the Perry the Platypus association. Scooby-dooby-doowah A-gent P!
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Perry is a family surname for me that I am using for my third son who is due in a few months, and my older sons love the Perry the Platypus association. Scooby-dooby-doowah A-gent P!
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Okay name, but that goddamn platypus has ruined this name for me, and that's why I won't use it myself.
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I would like to withdraw the previous statement that I have made earlier. As it turns out... Perry the Platypus is awesome! But I have to admit... I'm not sure if I'd use this name (or as a first name at least). On the other hand, the connotation's cool! But I'm not sure if by the 2030s or 2040s it will stick around. But Perry's a cool name nonetheless!
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The name Perry was given to 139 boys born in the US in 2015.
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My hyphenated name is Perry although I don't particularly like it and wish I could change it.
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One of my best friends is named Perry, and she's a girl. I love this name, and in fact, I've only ever seen it for girls, which is odd, considering that this says it is a mainly masculine name.
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In Canada, and the only way I've ever heard this pronounced exactly like pear the fruit (or "pair" as in "a pair of socks") plus "ee."
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Pronounced as Pair-E in the states.
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I love this name on a girl. I had a best friend named Perry, and she was the sweetest person I ever met, and she had a lovely voice. When I looked it up online, I was shocked to see it was a boy name. I think Perry has feminine grace and lacks masculine strength.
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Decent name. I hope it doesn't become feminine because of that dopey Perrie Edwards.
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The name Perry was given to 144 baby boys born in the US in 2012.
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I can't take this name seriously, and I don't think your child's peers would either, what with the Perry the platypus and Katy Perry references that are bound to happen.
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I would have to disagree with your comment, because...
1. Katy Perry is actually a very decent songwriter! Plus, she's not as popular now as she was 10 years ago.
2. Perry the Platypus is awesome! Everyone loves Agent P! (Well, almost everyone. But my point is, everyone would love the association.)
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1. Katy Perry is actually a very decent songwriter! Plus, she's not as popular now as she was 10 years ago.
2. Perry the Platypus is awesome! Everyone loves Agent P! (Well, almost everyone. But my point is, everyone would love the association.)
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Perry is also the name of an alcoholic beverage made from pears.
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I can't think of anything else than "Perry the Platypus" when I hear this name. I grew up with Phineas and Ferb.
I also think of Perry Johanson (or something like that), one of the many names Mr. D gave Percy in The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
My sister calls her cat Perry (the poor animal's name is Percy Apollo Nico Romeo Luke de Las Botas).
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I also think of Perry Johanson (or something like that), one of the many names Mr. D gave Percy in The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
My sister calls her cat Perry (the poor animal's name is Percy Apollo Nico Romeo Luke de Las Botas).
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I cannot imagine a girl being named Perry. That's like a boy being named Sarah. It just doesn't work. I have only known one Perry and he was awesome so I guess I'm ok with the name. I don't really like it or hate it.
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Perry Smith, along with Dick Hickock, murdered four members of the Clutter family of Holcomb, Kansas, in the late 1950s. This became the subject of Truman Capote's novel In Cold Blood.
Perry Farrell (born Perry Bernstein) was the frontman of the band Jane's Addiction and the founder of the Lollapalooza music festival. His stage name is a play on "peripheral."
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Perry Farrell (born Perry Bernstein) was the frontman of the band Jane's Addiction and the founder of the Lollapalooza music festival. His stage name is a play on "peripheral."
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I don't like Perry as a name at all, but I've heard of a girl named Perry Katherine and that always sounded cute to me. Otherwise, best as a last name.
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Christopher Perry Halliwell of Charmed. Goes by Christopher Perry until his identity is revealed.
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A famous bearer is singer Katy Perry, who by the way is GREAT.
I personally think this name would sound better on a girl not boy. It does not seem strong enough to belong to a man.
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I personally think this name would sound better on a girl not boy. It does not seem strong enough to belong to a man.
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I love Perry as a nickname, and would use it for Percival or Peregrine.
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John McGinley plays Dr. Perry Cox in the TV show "Scrubs".
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I have seen the name Perry used as a nickname for the feminine given name Persephone.
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There is a movie called Kevin and Perry.
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I've also seen it as a short form of Pericles.
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I love the name. I think I like it better on guys. But girls would be okay to, I guess.
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Perry might be linked to Periwinkle.
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I was actually very suprised when the site said that Perry was a boy name. One of my best friend's names is Perina. We call her Perry for short.
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I know a girl named Perry. I thought it was a little weird at first, but I think it really fits her. I don't think I'd ever name a girl Perry, though.
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Actor Matthew Perry and explorer Matthew perry.
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There's a TV series called "Perry Mason".
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Perry is the name of actress Pier Angeli and singer Vic Damone's son. He was named after his godfather, showman Perry Como.
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