Parry as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Parry

What is the meaning of the name Parry ?

The baby name Parry is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PAR-ee (/ˈpæri/).

Parry is Welsh in Origin.

Parry is a Welsh patronymic turned given name and surname, formed from ap Harry, “son of Harry.” Harry itself is the medieval English form of Henry, from Germanic elements heim “home, estate” and rīc “ruler,” so Parry conveys “son of Harry” and, by extension, “descendant of the home-ruler.” Though the English verb parry (“to ward off”), from French parer, is etymologically separate, it lends a modern, deft, defensive connotation to the name.

Usage is strongest in Wales and the wider English-speaking world as a surname, later adopted as a first name through the 19th–20th‑century surname‑as‑given‑name trend. Notable bearers include composer Sir Hubert Parry (surname) and musicians Parry Gripp and actor Parry Shen (given name). Variants and relatives include Perry (common spelling variant), Parri (rare Welsh), Harry, Henry, Harris, and Harries; feminine or unisex use occurs but remains uncommon.