What is terry short for?

Terry is a unisex given name that can be short for several different names, including Terrence, Teresa, and Terri. It is of Old French origin, derived from the word "terris" which means "harvester." As a given name, Terry became popular in the mid-20th century and has remained a common name since. Terry can also be a surname and has been used as a nickname for people with surnames like Terrier and Terrell. Famous people named Terry include Terry Bradshaw, Terry Crews, and Terry Pratchett.