Origin: German
Meaning: “brave bear”
as a diminutive of Bernard; also a variant of Barry;
botanical name; surname migrated to given name
nickname for other names beginning with Ber-
Variations, Nicknames and Sound Alikes:
Bearl, Berky, Berny, Berty
Berry TV and Movie Quotes:
“Berry’s gone too, sir.” First Blood (1982)
“Talk to Berry. He is your father-in-law.”
The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Famous people named Berry or its variations
1. Berry Henson (b. 1979), American golf pro
2. Berry Gordy, Jr. (b. 1929), American record producer,
entrepreneur, founder of Motown
3. Berry Fleming (1899-1989), American novelist
Berry Middle Names
Berry Byron
Berry Manfred
Berry Wellington