Berry is an English given name derived from the word for the small fruit, ultimately from Old English berie. This usage as a personal name emerged only in the 20th century, likely influenced by the natural-world trend in naming or via nickname transfer.EtymologyThe word berry traces back to Proto-Germanic *basją, but the Middle English berie directly fed the modern term. While primarily a surname or nickname, it began being used as a feminine given name in the 1900s, partly reflecting flower- and fruit-themed names popular at the time.Usage and VariantsThis name is almost exclusively found in English-speaking countries, especially the United States. It remains rare and may occasionally substitute for the surname Berry as a first name. There are no established variants in other languages for the fruit meaning, though homigraphic surname forms exist.Meaning: The fruit berryOrigin: Old English berieType: Feminine first name (20th c. emergence)Usage regions: English-speaking countries