Popularity: 24631
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Dark-haired; descendent of Ciar
Kerrie is a respelling of Kerry and is an enduringly popular gender-neutral name. It stems from Irish roots, meaning "dark-haired" or "descendant of Ciar." Geography enthusiasts will also recognize Kerry as a county in the south of Ireland that's eternally popular with tourists due to its stunning countryside. Kerrie harkens back to Ciarraí, the Gaelic for Kerrie, which was once the Kingdom of Ciar. To this day, County Kerry is referred to as The Kingdom. No doubt your baby Kerrie will be the king or queen of your heart!