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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Gary is: Hard or bold spear. A , which is an EnglishGerman Gerard. Also a diminutive of Gareth and Garrick Famous bearer: American actor Gary Cooper.

German Baby Names Meaning:

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Gary is: Spear.

Irish Baby Names Meaning:

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Gary is: Hard or bold spear. An IrishGerman Gerard, based on medieval pronunciation. Famous bearer: Irish statesman Garret FitzGerald.

Welsh Baby Names Meaning:

In Welsh Baby Names the meaning of the name Gary is: Gentle. Modest and brave Sir Gareth was a legendary knight of King Arthur's Round Table.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Gary is: Spear.

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